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Super Bowl Security: Unseen Eyes in the Sky
7 Feb
Summary
- Unfamiliar low-flying aircraft provide security for Super Bowl.
- Energy Department helicopter uses radiological detection equipment.
- Department of Homeland Security deploys surveillance helicopters.
An unprecedented aerial security operation is underway for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, with specialized aircraft providing high-tech surveillance. The Energy Department's Nuclear Emergency Support Team is utilizing helicopters equipped with radiological detection equipment, flying at low altitudes over San Francisco neighborhoods. This initiative aims to enhance safety for the expected one million attendees.
The Department of Homeland Security is augmenting these efforts with its Air and Marine Operations unit, deploying Airbus AS350 surveillance helicopters. These aircraft are outfitted with infrared detection and video surveillance capabilities, enabling detailed observation from hundreds of feet in the air. Their mission includes providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to secure the Super Bowl and its associated events.
Beyond air support, the U.S. Coast Guard has increased its presence in the San Francisco Bay due to potential risks and events along the waterfront. This multi-agency effort, involving 35 different law enforcement bodies, is coordinating security across the Bay Area, ensuring the safety of attendees at both Levi's Stadium and numerous pre-game festivities.
