WASHINGTON (AP) -Sports and government officials say the multimillion-dollar security operations for the Super Bowl and Olympics have been adjusted to account for breaches such as the attempted airliner bombing on Christmas Day.
The NFL’s vice president for security, Milt Ahlerich, tells The Associated Press that “improvised explosive devices” are the biggest concern as the FBI, police and others prepare for next Sunday’s championship game between the Colts and Saints.
Ahlerich says five to 10 bomb threats are received during each NFL season but amount to nothing.
Recent lapses at the White House and in air travel are leading to increased screening efforts outside the Super Bowl and other upcoming sports events, including the Vancouver Games and soccer’s World Cup. Entertainment awards shows also are seeing changes.
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