Security Makes U.S. Conventions Virtual Fortresses

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) — Two U.S. cities will become virtual fortresses during the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions, protected by airplanes, helicopters, barriers, fences and thousands of police officers, National Guard troops and Secret Service agents.In Denver, where Democrats assemble next week, police are spending $18 million on equipment alone and will be bolstered by [...] continue reading the breaking news