The New Orleans Police Department will enact precautionary measures to ensure safety for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras, according to a press release. The NOPD said it will have security walks along the French Quarter and Mardi Gras parade routes, collaborating with its state and federal partners: Louisiana State Police, Homeland Security, and the NFL security team. Barricades on cross streets throughout the French Quarter will serve as borders for protection against vehicle intrusion. The Department of Homeland Security will bring in SWAT teams, K-9 patrol, and cybersecurity mechanisms to the areas. Members of the hospitality industry with the “See Something Say Something” campaign have been trained to report crimes. The NOPD has said it will release additional details as the event approaches.
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NOPD announces increased security for Super Bowl
January 29, 2025
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