Federal agents, SWAT teams, undercover officials, and explosive-detecting K9 officers are scattered around the Dome and downtown New Orleans as security tightens for Super Bowl 59.”We also have our special agent canine handlers,” said Joshua Jackson, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. “Our special agent canine handlers are unique in the fact that they recognize and are trained to detect thousands of different types of explosive materials and identify any threat the public is not aware of.”Jackson explained that special agent bomb technicians and K9s are sweeping the area to ensure it is clear and safe around the Dome.”Another resource is our fit team, this is our field intelligence teams,” Jackson said. Other resources not as easily identifiable are the field intelligence teams that will be wearing plain clothing, doing spot checks for potential threats.”Blending in with the community with our citizens and visitors,” Jackson said. “They will be there to help identify a potential threat and that might be individuals who are flying drones that should not be flying drones in the area… also individuals that might pose a risk to public safety right on the ground.”The heightened security measures aim to ensure the safety of the thousands of fans and visitors expected to attend the event.
Federal agents, SWAT teams, undercover officials, and explosive-detecting K9 officers are scattered around the Dome and downtown New Orleans as security tightens for Super Bowl 59.
“We also have our special agent canine handlers,” said Joshua Jackson, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. “Our special agent canine handlers are unique in the fact that they recognize and are trained to detect thousands of different types of explosive materials and identify any threat the public is not aware of.”
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Jackson explained that special agent bomb technicians and K9s are sweeping the area to ensure it is clear and safe around the Dome.
“Another resource is our fit team, this is our field intelligence teams,” Jackson said.
Other resources not as easily identifiable are the field intelligence teams that will be wearing plain clothing, doing spot checks for potential threats.
“Blending in with the community with our citizens and visitors,” Jackson said. “They will be there to help identify a potential threat and that might be individuals who are flying drones that should not be flying drones in the area… also individuals that might pose a risk to public safety right on the ground.”
The heightened security measures aim to ensure the safety of the thousands of fans and visitors expected to attend the event.
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