NFL’s top security officer say the league is not aware of any ‘credible’ security threats against the upcoming Super Bowl.
The National Football League is not aware of any security threats against the Super Bowl, now four days away, the league’s top security officer said Wednesday.
“We have no credible or specific threats that have been brought to our attention,” NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier said.
She spoke at a news conference in host city Atlanta alongside the nation’s Homeland Security secretary as well as state and local law officers.
Outside, low-flying helicopters swooped over Atlanta’s downtown and police patrolled the streets on horseback, bicycles and on foot. On the ground, trained police canines sniffed visitors to some hotels and other buildings.
The New England Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53 on Sunday.
Despite the recently ended partial government shutdown, Homeland Security employees are committed to keeping the Super Bowl secure, U.
