Following a truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed one and injured dozens, the New Orleans City Council has launched its own investigation into the city's security measures. The attack occurred on New Year's Day when a driver rammed his F-150 truck around a police blockade and drove down the street. Bollards, designed to block vehicle traffic, had been removed from the entrance of Bourbon Street, and the replacement barriers are not designed to stop a fast-moving truck.
Nefteria Addison, center, whose old sister, LaTasha Polk, was killed in the New Year's Day French Quarter terror attack, stands before the New Orleans City Council as Laketa Smith whispers words of encouragement into her ear during a public meeting at New Orleans City Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. “I will not resign,” Kirkpatrick said. “I believe I can be that person to lead us forward.”
Mayor LaToya Cantrell has acknowledged she could not confirm if the new bollard system is sufficient to stop a similar vehicle attack. And on Monday, state Attorney General Liz Murrill ordered a review of security measures that were in place for New Year’s celebrations and the Sugar Bowl. Several councilmembers expressed concern over whether Bratton would work closely with the city council and complained that they had not been involved in his hiring. Councilmember J.P. Morrell urged the police department to engage the public as it evaluates security measures with Bratton.
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