WPBN: In the aftermath of a recent attack that took place in New Orleans, municipalities in northern Nevada are reiterating their dedication to ensuring the safety of their citizens during public events.
In order to prevent occurrences such to the one that occurred in 1980, when Priscilla Ford drove into a crowd during the Thanksgiving Day parade, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to more than twenty more, the Reno Police Department has implemented a number of preventative measures.
According to Hunter Mercurio, an officer in charge of recruitment for the Reno Police Department, “Bollards are essentially metal poles that screw into the concrete, and we deploy those when an event is closed for the most part.”
In the event that we do require additional officers to be present at the event or to be on patrol in order to guarantee the safety of the event, we will make it a point to ensure that they are actively monitoring the areas in question to prevent vehicles from passing through them.
Along Virginia Street, which extends from Sixth Street to the Truckee River, the department has constructed metal bollards. This stretch of Virginia Street is six blocks long.
These bollards are frequently used to park police cars in order to increase the level of security. In addition, there are ongoing negotiations regarding the implementation of additional drones and monitoring in the downtown area of Reno.
The city of Sparks has made investments totaling over $1.4 million in safety measures along Victorian Avenue since 2019. These improvements include the installation of bollards and in-ground barricades.
The purpose of these measures is to prohibit automobiles from entering areas that are designated for pedestrians.
“The city of Sparks is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of all of our residents and visitors,” the city said in a statement. “These measures reflect Sparks’ continued dedication to creating secure spaces where our community can gather and enjoy the vibrant events and activities that make Sparks so special.”
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Chris Crawforth, the chief of police in Sparks, stated that the city strengthened its security efforts in response to the tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas in 2017. “Then we worked with homeland security, who did an assessment of the downtown corridor for us and provided us best practices,” Crawforth explained to reporters.
Despite the fact that Virginia City hosts fewer festivals, the city places a high priority on safety during its annual parades that take place on C Street.
The following statement was made by a spokesperson: “Safety in Virginia City is a community priority.” Some of the safety practices that are implemented during events include greater police presence, street barricades, improved street closures, and other additional measures.
A regional commitment to safeguarding the safety of residents and visitors at public events is reflected in these measures that have been implemented across the northern Nevada region.
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