New Orleans law enforcement is increasing security measures for the upcoming Sugar Bowl and Super Bowl following a deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. The Sugar Bowl, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening, has been postponed to Thursday afternoon. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick assures the public that they will provide a safe environment for both events, stating they are 'hardening our plan' and 'hardening our targets'.
Law enforcement in New Orleans said they are hardening their security plans as the venue prepares to host two major football games, with the first coming on Thursday.Wednesday's Sugar Bowl , which is part of the expanded College Football Playoff, was slated for a Wednesday evening kickoff, but officials postponed the game to Thursday afternoon. The delay came hours after a deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street killed 14 people.
Suspects in Vegas explosion, New Orleans attack served at same Army base, sources say'We have proven that we can provide safe passage to the Superdome and back,' she said. 'We've done that time and time again. We're going to just harden our plan. We're going to harden our targets is what we're going to do, but we believe we can absolutely provide a safe and wonderful environment today and for the Super Bowl and all of our activities.
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