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Phillies To Surround Citizens Bank Park With Protective Barrier To Thwart Vehicle Attacks

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An effort is underway to make sure Phillies fans stay safe in South Philadelphia with a protective barrier. Fans could soon be seeing those changes around the stadium.

Deputy Police Commissioner Dennis Wilson, who is in charge of Special Operations and Homeland Security for Philadelphia, says truck attacks are about as simple as they come.

“You don’t need an elaborate plan or an elaborate tool. You use a vehicle, a knife, start a fire – that seems to be the trend right now,” said Wilson.

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That’s why he’s in favor of a new plan to surround Citizens Bank Park with a protective barrier.