New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick Urges Fans to Attend Super Bowl LIX Despite Terror Attack
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick had a message for those who were reconsidering attending Super Bowl LIX in the wake of a terror attack in the city. On Thursday, Kirkpatrick told Fox News contributor Ted Williams that football fans should still plan on coming to the big game on February 9.
“They should plan on coming,” Kirkpatrick said. “Like the Sugar Bowl today, we here in New Orleans have proven time and time out that we can provide safe environments. Look at the Taylor Swift concert that was just a few weeks ago – an incredible environment of fun, incredible environment where they can come and know they’re safe.”
Kirkpatrick vowed to correct any lapse in security in preparation for the NFL’s biggest day of the year. “The Super Bowl is still in play,” she added. “We are going to harden our target. We will correct any kind of gaps that there have been – those will be corrected. And you will see today, you will experience today, what we can do.”
The NFL has also expressed confidence in ensuring a safe Super Bowl experience. “We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating incident in New Orleans,” the NFL said in a statement. “The NFL and the local host committee have been working collaboratively with local, state and federal agencies the past two years and have developed comprehensive security plans. We are confident attendees will have a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl experience.”
Despite the attack, Kirkpatrick and the NFL remain committed to providing a safe environment for fans to enjoy the big game.
