Napolitano Confident in Super Bowl Security Measures

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano gave an unprecedented seal of approval to Super Bowl safety measures on Monday after a stadium tour and a detailed look at preparations for Sunday’s game.

“I didn’t have any (advice) to give,” Napolitano said. “They looked well prepared for the game. It all looked fine to me.”

With technological upgrades and tweaks for specific cities, the elaborate Super Bowl security plan is basically the same as it has been since terrorist attacks in 2001 – unifying federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies.

“We’re looking forward to a great and safe Super Bowl 44,” Napolitano said. “We’re grateful for the remarkable cooperation w’ve seen up and down the line. We’re doing everything we can in preparation to make sure it’s a great event.”

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No Credible Terror Threats Seen For Super Bowl

U.S. intelligence officials have found no credible threat of terrorist attacks at the Super Bowl scheduled Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla., but they are still raising security concerns. A joint FBI and Homeland Security intelligence assessment cautions that Raymond James Stadium, the Super Bowl site, does not have the typical security features of permanently secure buildings and arenas.

The report says possible attackers could be deterred by the posting of hundreds of visible security officials, barriers and other measures. Officials are also concerned that terrorists or criminal could impersonate government or military officials because some Florida law enforcement badges and uniforms were stolen in 2008.

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