What Is Security Theater?
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Security theater is a term used to describe security measures that make people feel safer, but offer little to no actual protection. These are measures that generate an illusion of safety, but in reality do little to actually keep us safe. Examples of security theater include airport security like metal detectors, government buildings with visible guards and the presence of armed police officers.