Security for college officials is being scrutinized in the wake of Kirk’s murder, too. University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is beefing up security protocols ahead of its meeting on the UW-Madison campus this week. Walkthrough metal detectors and bag searches are required for all meeting attendees. It was unclear if the measures were temporary or permanent, and how much it would cost. Universities of Wisconsin spokesperson Mark Pitsch would not answer questions seeking details.”The safety and security of the meeting is paramount, and as a result we are implementing enhanced security measures,” Pitsch said in a statement instead.
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