New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick announced Thursday that security at the Sugar Bowl will be increased to Super Bowl level in response to the Bourbon Street terrorist attack.
The Sugar Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame was originally scheduled for Wednesday night, but was postponed to Thursday evening at 4pm ET.
Kirkpatrick performed NBC's “Today” and provided security insights.
“There will be hundreds of officers and staff lining the streets,” Kirkpatrick said, citing Bourbon Street as one of the areas where security will be increased.
“We're ramping up our staff to a level that is even higher than we were preparing for the Super Bowl, if not more.”
Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be held at Caesars Superdome, the same location where the Sugar Bowl kicks off in February.
The Superdome was also the site of the Super Bowl, which was held after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Police and snipers were seen on top of skyscrapers and the Superdome.
Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday that “public safety is our top priority.”
Follow the latest updates on the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he plans to go to the Sugar Bowl in a message to fans who are undecided about going to the Sugar Bowl.
“I'll tell you one thing: The governor will definitely be there,” Landry said. “That's proof that that facility and this city are safer today than they were yesterday.”
