section_path: Background/Security
section_name: Security
paragraph_text: Security
  
  Super Bowl organizers said they would review security procedures in the wake of the truck attack incident on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025, in which 15 people were killed and dozens were injured, delaying the 2025 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome to the following day. Tourism official Walt Leger III said on New Year's Day that the priority would be on the immediate response to the attack but "here will be more deep conversations in the coming days and weeks to discuss possible enhancements for the Super Bowl." Meanwhile, the NFL released a statement assuring that the game would be a "safe and enjoyable" experience.
  
  Leger emphasized that while recovery remains the immediate focus, discussions are underway regarding increased security measures for the Super Bowl. In response to the attack, New Orleans has significantly ramped up security, including a larger law enforcement presence and stricter movement restrictions in the city. Vehicle traffic will be prohibited on Bourbon Street, and "safe corridors" will be established for key individuals. Over 2,000 officers, including federal agents, special forces, and bomb-sniffing dogs, will be deployed to safeguard the area.
  
  The city's security plan for the Super Bowl is expected to be the most advanced in years, shaped by lessons from the January attack. Measures will include federal air marshals, rooftop snipers, and anti-drone technology. Additionally, security teams will conduct thorough sweeps of the Superdome to ensure the venue remains free of potential threats. Meanwhile, the NFL released a statement assuring that the game would be a "safe and enjoyable" experience.
  
  Super Bowl organizers said they would review security procedures in the wake of the truck attack incident on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025, in which 15 people were killed and dozens were injured, delaying the 2025 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome to the following day. Tourism official Walt Leger III said on New Year's Day that the priority would be on the immediate response to the attack but "here will be more deep conversations in the coming days and weeks to discuss possible enhancements for the Super Bowl." Meanwhile, the NFL released a statement assuring that the game would be a "safe and enjoyable" experience.
  
  Leger emphasized that while recovery remains the immediate focus, discussions are underway regarding increased security measures for the Super Bowl. In response to the attack, New Orleans has significantly ramped up security, including a larger law enforcement presence and stricter movement restrictions in the city. Vehicle traffic will be prohibited on Bourbon Street, and "safe corridors" will be established for key individuals. Over 2,000 officers, including federal agents, special forces, and bomb-sniffing dogs, will be deployed to safeguard the area.
  
  The city's security plan for the Super Bowl is expected to be the most advanced in years, shaped by lessons from the January attack. Measures will include federal air marshals, rooftop snipers, and anti-drone technology. Additionally, security teams will conduct thorough sweeps of the Superdome to ensure the venue remains free of potential threats. Meanwhile, the NFL released a statement assuring that the game would be a "safe and enjoyable" experience.