oston Marathon to strengthen security United States, New York Times reported on the 11th , after the Boston Marathon bombings over the past year, the organizers of this year will be fully upgraded security measures , and strive to become the new tournament will be held in the largest, most secure one . Safety dispatched quite difficult It is understood that the 118th Boston Marathon is scheduled to be held on April 21 , has attracted as many as 36,000 players signed up , more than 9,000 people last year. Reported that this year several thousand players signed up last year after the bombing had happened was interrupted game. In addition, the number of visitors is expected to be twice the previous years , then, at least a million people will be scattered in a total length of 42 kilometers on both sides of the track length for this event cheered. Boston Marathon over the years are facing enormous challenges in terms of security , one of the main reasons is that the race passing through eight towns on both sides of the track is also crowded with spectators, security dispatched quite difficult . According to the organizing committee s security plan , police deployed during the tournament is two times last year , to reach 3500 , meanwhile, will enable a large number of plainclothes police and security company personnel , the establishment of a large number of security checkpoints, thousands of surveillance cameras installed for security personnel equipped with metal detectors, bomb search dogs and so on. Reported that this committee would prohibit unregistered contestants and urged the audience to use a transparent plastic bag to carry their belongings in order to expedite the screening schedule . The organizing committee also wanted the audience not to use a backpack , do not wear a vest pocket or carry a stroller. To mourn the victims of last year Despite the security measures substantially upgraded , event organizers did not want to let the players and spectators came to Boston feeling any guard , they said they would strive to maintain the festive atmosphere and traditions during the event . In addition, the parties will be held in Boston in a ceremony before the game to mourn the victims of last years Marathon on . Boston Marathon was founded in 1897 , the U.S. Patriots Day is scheduled to be held annually , the specific time for the third Monday in April . Patriotic Day is Massachusetts and Maine -week statutory holiday is a holiday to commemorate the American Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of dedicated , so this day for the people of Boston and other U.S. territories people who have a special significance. 117th Boston Marathon April 15, 2013 carried out bombings , killing at least two people were killed and hundreds injured. ( Xinhua News Agency ) Please help Google Translate improve quality for your language here. Google Translate for Business:Translator ToolkitWebsite TranslatorGlobal Market Finder Turn off instant translationAbout Google Translate
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:50:45 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015