Ahead of two major events—the Cowboys season finale on Sunday and the Cotton Bowl playoff game next Friday—security is Arlington police’s primary priority following the incident in New Orleans.
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Arlington police are working with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security for the final Dallas Cowboys game and next week’s Cotton Bowl.
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Police would not give specific details about the enhancements except to say there would be more officers on patrol.
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They also encouraged people to call 911 to report anything suspicious.
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Arlington police are working with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security for the final Dallas Cowboys game and next week’s Cotton Bowl.
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Police would not give specific details about the enhancements except to say there would be more officers on patrol.
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They also encouraged people to call 911 to report anything suspicious.
Texas’ ArlingtonArlington police are very concerned about security as the city gets ready to host the Cotton Bowl next week and the Dallas Cowboys’ final game this weekend.
The Arlington Police Department said it has been reviewing its safety plan in meetings with the Cotton Bowl committee, stadium administration, and city management over the last several days in response to the New Orleans tragedy.
What We Know: On Sunday at noon, the Dallas Cowboys will play the Washington Commanders.
Next Friday night, the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes square off in the College Football Semifinals.
Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Although they aren’t taking any chances, police stated they are not aware of any threats related to either game at AT&T Stadium.
Throughout the year, Arlington Police Department’s regular unit collaborates with local, state, federal, and vendor partners to create safety plans for the city’s major events.
In order to determine whether any changes need to be made, the unit periodically examines its safety plan and considers events from throughout the nation, such as the New Year’s Day catastrophe in New Orleans.
Police will be more visible to the public for both of the upcoming events at for&T Stadium, according to Deputy Chief Leo Daniels.
“We will be evaluating our areas where we typically see high-volumes of pedestrians making their ways to and from the stadium as they move around and will adjust resources where necessary for safety and improved efficiency,” he stated.
What We Don’t Know: The police would not provide any precise information regarding the tactical plan or security improvements.
New pictures show New Orleans terror suspect placing explosives ahead of deadly bloodbath
Unsettling security footage of 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar taken just an hour before the fatal truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has been made public by the FBI.
The Backstory: As they look for a motive in the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, investigators are still going through hours of security footage and more than 400 tips.
According to authorities, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, of Houston, drove a rental pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street.
At least 15 people, including the suspect, have perished and many more have been injured.
The FBI is currently looking into social media recordings that indicate the U.S. Army veteran initially meant to hurt his family, and authorities claimed they found bomb-making components in the suspect’s home.
New Orleans truck attack: Houston suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar believed to have acted alone
According to the FBI, the Houston man who killed over a dozen people on New Year’s Day by driving a truck down Bourbon Street in New Orleans is now thought to have acted alone.
According to the FBI, who now thinks he acted alone, he posted on social media that he supported ISIS.
What’s Next: Police are urging people to be mindful of their surroundings.
“People are observing things that are impossible for us to perceive. We’re always assessing. We collaborate with all of our intelligence agencies, our local fusion centers, and our federal counterparts. And despite everything, we still need the public’s assistance,” Arlington Police Department Lt. Leo Daniels stated.
Calling 911 is advised for anyone who notices anything odd.
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The Arlington Police Department’s news conference and previous media coverage provided the information for this report.
The Arlington Police Department’s news conference and previous media coverage provided the information for this report.
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