Super Bowl 2024: US Attorney’s Office in Nevada plead with fans to ‘keep an eye out for suspicious activity’ ahead of the big game… as security ramps up ahead of HUGE night in Las Vegas
- The Super Bowl has always presented itself as a potential target for trouble
- But authorities believe this will be one of the safest sporting events in the US
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With the biggest sporting event in the United States coming to Las Vegas for the first time ever, authorities in Nevada are encouraging citizens to be vigilant ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada posted a tweet encouraging fans to be proactive and be on the lookout for anything that could pose danger.
“Whether you’re cheering in the stadium or at a viewing party, keep an eye out for suspicious activity,” the tweet read.
‘If you see anything suspicious, please report it to local authorities.’
It’s just part of a much larger effort to ensure Super Bowl LVIII is one of the safest sporting events in history, as local, state and federal law enforcement agencies stand ready to ensure the game goes off without a hitch.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Nevada advised fans at the Super Bowl to remain alert and vigilant
Authorities advise fans to be on their guard and alert police if they suspect anything
Safety officials believe this Super Bowl will be one of the safest sporting events yet
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said it is a priority for his department to ensure that the “65,000 people attending Super Bowl LVIII and the millions of people gathering and enjoying the game across the country” do so safely.
Mayorkas added that officials have not identified any “specific or credible threats” against the game or the city of Las Vegas.
While the Super Bowl has always presented itself as a high risk as a potential target for America’s enemies, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill says security officials are “well prepared” and have been organizing themselves for some time.
“I would enjoy taking my family to the game,” said Gil Fried, an athletic facilities management specialist and professor at the University of West Florida. told USA Today.
“That’s probably the gold standard. Most of the time, I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking my family, young children and grandchildren to an NFL game.”