New safety features in Public Square for this year's Christmas tree lighting ceremony

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Monday marks one year since two teens were shot after the annual Christmas tree lighting at Cleveland Public Square.Visitors will notice safety improvements for this year’s WinterLand event on Saturday.If you haven’t been to Public Square recently, there is a new high-tech camera on the grounds, and for the tree lighting , there is some security you won’t see.The clock is winding down to the event with last-minute decorating and preparations for the skating rink.

Cleveland police refused to speak with News 5 Investigators about this year’s event.Eckart says his organization is prepared.“This is our Public Square in Cleveland. We don't want to turn it into a military zone but there’s that fine balance,” Eckart said.Last month, they installed a smart camera.The city’s Real Time Crime Center can tap into the live feed.New high-tech camera installed in Public Square.

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