New Years Day attack in New Orleans brings attention to Bostons security planning Boston 25 News [Video]

BOSTON — The terrorist attack that killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others during a New Year’s celebration in New Orleans is bringing attention to the security planning for large events in Boston.

The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is accused of driving a truck into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter around 3:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Authorities said mechanical barricades that had been installed around Bourbon Street were not functioning and were being repaired ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

Police cars and other barriers were placed on parts of Bourbon Street in their place.

Boston 25′s Security Analyst Dan Linskey is pointing out some key differences in Boston’s approach to keeping vehicles away from crowds.

“If you could not secure it with one vehicle, you need to make sure that there’s no ability to go around a vehicle. Wooden barriers are not going to do that,” said Linskey.

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