Tight security at GOP convention

Recent police killings in the U.S. and the latest terrorist attack in France have heightened concerns over security at the Republican National Convention, where huge crowds of protestors are expected and police must be prepared to deal with the open carrying of weapons as allowed by Ohio state law

Event zone: Toy guns, knives, umbrellas, tennis balls and whole
fruit banned inside 4.4sq-km area But open-carry gun law is to remain in place

Secure zones: Weapons not allowed. Secret Service in charge

450m 1,500ft

LAKE ERIE

Cuyahoga River

Parade route: Protesters with permits allowed to march in 50-minute slots

UNITED STATES

Cleveland

OHIO

CLEVELAND

Media centre

Speakers stage: Can be reserved for 30-minute slots

Quicken Loans Arena: Main convention venue

Police on duty: 4,000

Additional officers sent by federal government: 3,000

Federal grant to boost security: $50 million

Additional sets of riot gear: 2,000

Source: Cleveland.com