The NFL has reinforced security measures for the Super Bowl Lix that will be played on February 9 in New Orleans, where 100,000 visitors are expected.
The head of Security of the National Football League (NFL) expressed confidence in the league security plans while New Orleans prepares to be the Super Bowl headquarters on February 9, just over a month after an attack terrorist who killed 14 people during the New Year's celebrations.
Cathy Lanier, said Wednesday that there will be reinforced security measures around the game.
“I think the most important thing is, very clear and unequivocal, to say without hesitation that we are really confident in our security plan for the Super Bowl,” said Lanier.
The 11th Super Bowl organized by New Orleans is expected to attract about 100,000 visitors to the city, according to Collin Arnold, local director of the Office of National Security and Emergency Preparation.
Several investigations are reviewing how an attacker inspired by the Islamic State group could conduct his F-150 truck on the famous Bourbon street in the city and overwhelm several people who celebrated the New Year.
A demand alleges that the city and several contractors did not apply security measures that could have prevented or mitigated the attack.
Lanier said the NFL – who had already developed a security plan during the last two years – had worked with federal, state and local authorities and reevaluated security plans after the January 1 attack to make fans feel comfortable attending the meeting between the Chiefs of Kansas City and the Eagles of Philadelphia.
“I think the greatest thing you will see that it is different after the attacks is simply a much more visible presence of the forces of the order,” he explained. “We are still prepared to make new modifications if something changes from here to the Super Bowl. That is, in a way, our work: to be flexible and make changes, as necessary. ”
Lanier said the Super Bowl received the secondest possible security evaluation from the National Security Department after the attack.
“I feel very confident that we are going to the Super Bowl in an environment in which people are going to feel comfortable, safe and will enjoy the Super Bowl,” he said.