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A security increase often occurs when a nation, state, or institution has recently suffered from a serious incident or is under the perception that there is an increased risk for an incident to occur that endangers or potentially endangers its well-being. Historically, security has been increased by governments and private institutions for a variety or reasons, including incidents that have occurred to themselves, to other similar institutions, or to the world, nation, or region following a high-profile event or a perceived threat of one. When this occurs, many identify the move as elevated, heightened, or "beefed-up" security. Those who are forced to make changes or be extra-vigilant as a result or the increase sometimes refer to the new era as the "security age."

Some places that have been known to increase security often include airports, government buildings, international borders, hospital, schools, religious institutions, and tourist attractions. A more recent event that resulted in security being massively increased around the world were the September 11 attacks.

Common methods employed to increase security include:

Increased presence of police officers and/or security guards
Photo ID checks
Use of surveillance (human or video)
Use of certain instruments, like metal detectors or X-ray scanners
Banning items seen as a potential hazard in secured area
Random searches
Increased enforcement of existing rules and regulations that were previously overlooked
Background checks
Warning the public of the perceived threat

1 Notable security increases
- 1.1 Oklahoma City Bombing
- 1.2 September 11 attacks
2 References

[edit] Notable security increases

[edit] Oklahoma City Bombing

Following the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995, security was increased at high-profile government buildings around the United States. Jersey walls were erected around some buildings to prevent vehicles from coming too close ^[1]. Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House was closed off to traffic ^[2].

[edit] September 11 attacks

Main articles: World political effects arising from the September 11, 2001 attacks and Post 9/11

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, numerous measures were by the United States and other countries to increase security in many settings. Soon after, the United States launched the Department of Homeland Security.