Feb 1, 2008 7:02 pm US/Eastern
Boston's Beefed-Up Security Ready For Super Bowl
BOSTON (WBZ) ―
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Boston police will be in strong force for Sunday's Super Bowl.
WBZ
The city of Boston is preparing for Super Bowl Sunday and the after party madness that may come with it.
With so many college students in town, police are prepared in case things could get out of control as it did in 2004 when the Patriots won the Super Bowl. Dozens of people were arrested for rioting.
"Kids who are in these situations don't understand that if there's an unlawful assembly, and people are acting out, when police give the signal to leave, it's not just for the people who are acting violently. It's for everyone," said Boston police Commissioner Ed Davis.
Davis said come Sunday night, police will be on every corner near college areas.
"Regardless of the outcome (of the Super Bowl), we insist that you act lawfully," said Emerson College President Jacqueline Liebergott.
Boston University is planning a large Super Bowl party at its arena.
"I think it's really smart because there's a lot of drinking around BU, and to have everyone in one place helps police," said one BU student.
Kenmore Square will be locked down after third quarter of the Super Bowl to prevent partiers from entering and rioting.
"So we keep them separated from Kenmore Square and it creates three or four smaller crowds that are much easier for us to handle," Davis said.
This year, Davis said, police are determined that there will be no repeat of the 2004 riots when partiers trashed areas of the city and turned over several cars.
Boston police aren't the only ones who will be cracking down on rioters. Local bars and restaurants will be sporting their security muscle as well.
"We won't admit anyone who appears intoxicated," said Brighton's White Horse Tavern owner Doug Bacon. "We'll have extra staff on, and obviously we'll be cooperating with police and the authorities."
Police security plans were successful after the Red Sox won the World Series in October.
There are several temporary No Parking advisories scheduled for Sunday that will affect parts of Brighton, Kenmore Square, and the Northeastern area.
Signs reading: "Tow Zone No Stopping, Boston Police Special Event, Sunday 8:00 a.m. through Monday 2:00 a.m." will be posted at various locations.
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