NFL Increases Security At All Stadiums In Aftermath Of Deadly Paris Attacks
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Following the terror attacks in Paris Friday that left 129 dead and more than 350 wounded, the NFL announced it was increasing security at its stadiums.
Some of the victims were killed when bombs went off outside a stadium north of Paris, officials said. At the time, French President Francois Hollande was watching the soccer match between France and Germany and was evacuated from the stadium.
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The announcement of the security increase comes the day before the New York Giants play the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford at 4:25 p.m. Sunday.
"The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats," the NFL said in a statement Saturday.
"Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums.
In addition to our standard procedures described above, there will be an increased security and law enforcement presence both inside and outside stadiums in the parking lots of our stadiums this weekend. We have been in contact with clubs hosting games to reinforce our standard procedures and the league's best practices.
We strongly recommend that fans do not bring bags with them to the stadium. If it is essential to bring a bag, it must be in compliance with the clear bag policy which requires that it be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." It is important that all fans comply with these requirements, and we appreciate their efforts to cooperate with these security measures."
New Jersey State Police said they will be increasing the number of troopers at the Giants-Patriots game on Sunday.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks -- the deadliest attack on France since WWII.
