Security measures will be heightened for this year’s Super Bowl after the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.
On Feb. 9, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off with the Philadelphia Eagles at the New Orleans Superdome, where thousands of fans will gather to watch the final game of the football season.
Without going into detail on the specifics of the measures, NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier told reporters on Wednesday that there will be thousands of law enforcement officials circulating from state, local, and federal agencies.
“In the weeks since the New Year’s Day attack we have asked for and received some additional law enforcement support,” she said. “And we’ve really polished up a robust intelligence information-sharing plan with all of our partners.”…