Local authorities warn attack like in New Orleans could happen anywhere [Video]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Local South Dakota authorities are warning that an attack like what happened in New Orleans on New Year’s Day could happen anywhere.

For any major event in Sioux Falls, the city’s police department plays a key role in keeping people safe.

Public Information Officer Sam Clemens with the Sioux Falls Police Department said they participate in the planning of those events. A committee of different departments in the city comb over any areas of concern, and work with organizers to put on safe events.

“There’s an incredible amount of resources that goes into planning, and trying to make sure that everybody’s going to be safe,” Clemens said.

But that doesn’t mean people still shouldn’t be paying attention at all times. Nationally, Tom Mynsberge, the president of Critical Incident Management, said people need to be aware at all times of their surrondings, especially if …