Planning key in avoiding terror attacks [Video]

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Law enforcement agencies say they are always trying to prevent a terror attack through planning. Erie County Sheriff John Garcia says he and other law enforcement officials will learn from what happened New Year’s morning in New Orleans.

“This is something that we and everybody else in law enforcement is afraid of occurring throughout the whole year,” said Garcia in an interview with WBEN.

According to Garcia, the key to avoiding incidents like what happened in New Orleans is preparation. When it comes to festivals or events, the Sheriff’s Office helps secure some 100 events each year that could be a target for any kind of attack.

“How do you prevent cars slamming into people at these events, like we saw unfortunately in Vegas? And we’ve seen at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade, and we’ve seen across the country, in Europe?” ponders Garcia.

Garcia always hopes for the best …