Tampa, FL January 22, 2009 -
When: Friday, January 23rd, 11 a.m.
Who:Transportation Security Administration Federal Security Director Gary Milano, Tampa International Airport Police Chief Paul Sireci and Tampa Police Major John Bennett
Where: Tampa Police Headquarters, 411 N. Franklin Street
Details:
For the first time, TSA Behavior Detection Officers, who are trained to observe characteristics indicating a person is about to engage in wrongdoing, will patrol the Super Bowl. TSA will also deploy their Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPER) teams and additional National TSA resources. Director Gary Milano will discuss TSA's role in providing security for the game. Super Bowl Incident Commander Major John Bennett requested the Behavior Detection Officers in an effort to prevent a "lone wolf" attack that was a threat to the Phoenix Super Bowl.
Laura McElroy
TPD PIO
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