New Orleans ramps up security

New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras 2025 with a focus on security after Bourbon Street attack
The deadly New Year's Day attack was in the forefront of the city's offical Kings' Day event that begins the Carnival season.
New Orleans ramps up security ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As the city faces lawsuits and investigations concerning the supposed mismanagement of safety barriers,
'I was very impressed' says consultant hired to assist NOPD in Super Bowl, Mardi Gras security
The consultant hired to help the New Orleans Police Department with its security plans for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras spoke today. Bill Bratton said since he has arrived in town, he has witnessed a lot of extraordinary planning.
New federal security help for Mardi Gras in New Orleans raises concerns over local control
Mardi Gras has been deemed the highest threat level under the Department of Homeland Security's Special Event Assessment Rating system for the first time, in response to the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14.
New Orleans bolstering Mardi Gras security with federal support in wake of attack
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced during the Kings Day Celebration at Mardi Gras World that the city has been granted a SEAR 1 rating, the highest security classification for special events from the Department of Homeland Security.
Louisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New Year’s Day massacre that killed 14 people while the city will get more federal resources to help prevent another horrific attack.
As Mardi Gras Season Begins, New Orleans Seeks to Ensure Greater Security in the Aftermath of Tragedy
Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.
LIVE: NOPD and NYPD officials talk Super Bowl, Mardi Gras safety
Officials with the New Orleans Police Department, along with Mayor LaToya Cantrell and New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton will speak regarding safety at the upcoming Super Bowl,
Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?
New Orleans brings on security expert one week after deadly attack as Super Bowl approaches
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
City of New Orleans introduces tactical expert tapped to help secure city ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
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New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of ...
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Bollards That Were Meant To Keep Cars Off Of Bourbon Street Weren’t Working Because Of…Mardi Gras Beads
AM on New Year’s Day when 42-year old Shamsud Din Jabbar drove a Ford pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street ...
Here comes Mardi Gras. Will attack on Bourbon Street change plans on Mississippi Coast?
Local police and Mardi Gras krewes say they will be reviewing plans to enhance security for the dozens of parades that will ...