NFL security chief makes bold Super Bowl claim

The eyes of the sporting world will probably be on New Orleans subsequent weekend for Super Bowl LIX, little over a month after a stunning terrorist assault struck town.

On New 12 months’s Day a truck ploughed into crowds within the metropolis centre, ultimately killing 15 folks and accidents many extra. The incident has compelled officers to rethink safety plans for the sport, and the occasions round it, however the NFL’s chief safety officer has insisted that Ceasars Superdome will probably be totally protected.

“I’m assured the most secure place this weekend will probably be beneath the safety umbrella we now have in place round [the Superdome],” Cathy L. Lanier defined on the Tremendous Bowl kickoff information convention on Monday. “Now we have reviewed, and re-reviewed, all of the occasions of January 1.”

Division of Homeland Safety secretary Kristi Noem echoed these remarks, saying: “The world is a way more harmful place. However proper now, we’re protected right here within the homeland.”

That is the eleventh time that New Orleans may have hosted the Tremendous Bowl and safety has been upped in response to final month’s occasions. With greater than 100,000 guests anticipated to go to town safety will probably be “extra seen,” Lanier stated final month.

“I believe crucial factor is, very clear and unequivocal, saying with out hesitation that we’re actually assured in our safety plan going into the Tremendous Bowl,” she stated.

“I believe the largest factor that you simply’ll see that’s totally different following the assaults is simply much more seen legislation enforcement presence,” Lanier continued. “We’re nonetheless ready to make new modifications ought to one thing change between now and the Tremendous Bowl. That’s type of our job is to be versatile and make adjustments, as wanted.”

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