USC study says Americans welcome extra security at public venues

LOS ANGELES — Long after 9/11, Americans remain willing to pay more for counterterrorism and anti-crime security at public venues and value them even if they entail a loss of time and privacy, according to a USC study released Wednesday.
In the 19 years that have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have seen significant increases in counterterrorism security in public venues, including more security guards, closed-circuit TV cameras, metal detectors and bag checks, noted a USC statement