State ramps up French Quarter security

In New Orleans, Chiefs fans say they 'feel safe' about enhanced Super Bowl security
It’s a big difference from past Super Bowls in New Orleans, but fans say they appreciate it. One Kansas City fans says he reconsidered coming after the New Year's Day truck attack, but didn't want his family to miss out.
Super Bowl LIX: New Orleans Police Ramp Up French Quarter Presence
Over 2,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers are on the ground in New Orleans to ensure massive crowds for Sunday's Super Bowl are safe.
Military and police presence ramps up in French Quarter; Super Bowl security out in full force
From helicopters churning in the skies to Louisiana National Guard members toting M4 rifles, the full force of the massive law enforcement presence in downtown New Orleans came into focus Wednesday as Super Bowl crowds began building.
New Orleans police adds security measures to French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend
If visitors want to explore the French Quarter during Super Bowl weekend, they'll have to do it on foot with numerous street closures and armed guards at every intersection.
French Quarter poles are ‘quite old,’ New Orleans police say ahead of the Super Bowl. Don’t topple them.
Super Bowl host New Orleans is no stranger to thousands of out-of-town revelers descending upon the city, and authorities there did not balk when asked if they would be greasing their poles. They pointed out that an annual pole-greasing party hosted by a hotel in the French Quarter is how the city kicks off Mardi Gras.
New Orleans Police Department investigating bomb scare in the French Quarter
New Orleans Police are investigating after a bomb scare in the French Quarter. Detectives said it happened just before 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning near Bourbon and Toulouse Street. Officers responded to the location after someone called stating they were going to activate an explosive device at the location.
New Orleans bans coolers in French Quarter Super Bowl security zone—but not guns
Despite heightened security measures in the French Quarter for Super Bowl week, Louisiana officials say legally carried firearms will still be allowed in the designated safety zone, despite ongoing concerns from city leaders.
What to Know About Security Measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
Approximately 2,000 law enforcement officers will be present for the Super Bowl, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters Wednesday. No vehicle traffic will be allowed on the Bourbon Street, and the city will block intersections leading to the most popular areas, Kirkpatrick said.
New Orleans police announce hard road closures for Bourbon Street for Super Bowl
According to NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, Bourbon Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night this week, including Super Bowl Sunday.
New Orleans bans coolers — but not guns — in French Quarter security zone during Super Bowl week
Patrons of the popular New Orleans entertainment district will be subject to search and seizures but legally owned firearms are permitted.
Super Bowl: What we saw walking through the French Quarter’s ‘enhanced security zone’
People will see an increased police presence in the busiest section of the French Quarter through at least the day after the Super Bowl. Super Bowl fans have arrived in New Orleans ahead of the big game on Sunday.
‘We’re in mourning, but thank you for coming:’ Attack fallout lingers as French Quarter workers welcome Super Bowl fans
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