New Orleans Knew For Years French Quarter Was Vulnerable To Vehicular Attacks
During major events such as New Year’s or Mardi Gras, the source said, city security plans call for parking large vehicles at ...
The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s, leaving a critical security gap
The terrorism threat to New Orleans was long apparent. Five years ago, a New York-based firm was hired to conduct a “discreet ...
Los Angeles Times6d
The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s Day, leaving a critical security gap
After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into Bastille Day crowds in Nice, France, in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were eager to protect their city’s French Quarter, where crowds ...
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Removal of bollards from New Orleans French Quarter left critical security gap
AP — After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were anxious to protect their city’s famed French Quarter ...
Boston Herald6d
The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s, leaving a critical security gap
After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were eager to protect their city’s famed French Quarter, where ...
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Biden arrives in New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30
NEW ORLEANS ... in New Orleans: “It takes time. You got to hang on.” Biden on Monday arrived in the city where an Army veteran drove a truck into revelers in the French Quarter, killing ...
NOLA.com1d
New Orleans hires ex-NYC police chief Bill Bratton to assess security, following familiar playbook
Here's more about the former NYC police chief and how he might help after the deadly New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street.
Chicago Tribune5d
New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of life
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans ... not just during large events,” Harper said in a statement. In a previous effort to protect the French Quarter, the city installed steel columns known as bollards ...
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Louisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
The security presence extends to large ... in New Orleans Parts of a 2019 report from a security consulting firm noted the risk of vehicular attacks in New Orleans’ French Quarter and urged ...
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Bourbon Street attack revives old debate: How can city protect its treasured French Quarter?
Jess Knazs and Blanca Young stand on their French Quarter balcony watching FBI agents investigate a possible IED as New Orleans police ... that can occur during large weekend gatherings and ...