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Mardi Gras is the third big test for New Orleans since the horrific Jan. 1 truck-ramming and shooting rampage on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter was allegedly carried out by a 42-year-old U.S With Mardi Gras just days away, New Orleans is boosting security to historic levels after a terror attack on the city's Bourbon Street killed 14 people on New Year's Day. New Orleans officials have faced scathing criticism and multiple lawsuits in the aftermath of the Jan. 1 attack, with the city and its police department accused of ignoring warnings about security New Orleans' Sheriff Hutson leads 25 agencies for Mardi Gras security, with a $3.6 million budget for 425+ law enforcement officers. New Orleans National Politics Crime Weather Food Arts More 600 NOPD officers will be dedicated to Mardi Gras operations. Concrete barricades, 600 officers, and multi-agency support strengthen New Orleans Mardi Gras security following the Bourbon Street attack Since Mardi Gras is deemed a SEAR 1 event this year, New Orleans will be able to utilize more security resources, including explosive detection canine teams, cyber risk assessments, venue New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) To ensure safety during Mardi Gras 2025, the City of New Orleans will have a robust law enforcement presence, with 600 NOPD officers dedicated to Mardi Gras operations, supported by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, and other state and federal public safety partners. The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage. New Orleans has beefed up security A NOPD patrol vehicle drives down Bourbon Street just after midnight as they ceremoniously close down Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Members of mounted patrols led the way. New Orleans officials are promising unprecedented security for Mardi Gras 2025 following the recent Bourbon Street terrorist attack. By Chris Welty Published : Jan. 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM CST The Louisiana State Police are holding a news conference Friday ahead of the Mardi Gras weekend. Troopers will be assisting the New Orleans Police Department to secure parade routes and the French At a press conference Sunday, Cantrell stated she submitted a federal request to increase security presence at Mardi Gras and move the event from Special Event Assessment Rating 2 (SEAR) to SEAR 1. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said it is sending 200 deputies to help patrol Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Police said it will deploy another 150 troopers to New Orleans to enhance security in the Central Business District, on local highways and in the French Quarter. Since Mardi Gras is deemed a SEAR 1 event this year, New Orleans will be able to utilize more security resources, including explosive detection canine teams, cyber risk assessments, venue NEW ORLEANS – With less than a month to go before it hosts Super Bowl LIX — and Mardi Gras season parades already in queue – officials are focused on the city’s remaining vulnerability to terrorist attacks like the deadly New Year’s Day truck rampage on Bourbon Street. Some aspects of Mardi Gras security will look familiar. Last week, the New Orleans City Council greenlit $3.6 million to fund 225 deputies from outside police agencies — plus 40 agents from the State National Guard troops are also being sent to New Orleans to help boost security."You're going to see SWAT teams, you're going to see Bearcats," she said referring to armored vehicles.The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office said it is sending 200 deputies to help patrol Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Police said it will The city of New Orleans provided an update Thursday on increased security measures for Mardi Gras. This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 Authorities have established the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone Friday through Ash Wednesday in an effort to increase public safety during Mardi Gras, law enforcement officials said at a NEW ORLEANS -- After a brief post- Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as helicopters, drones, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT team
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