Officials with the Louisiana State Police have announced safety guidelines for in and around the French Quarter in anticipation of the upcoming Super Bowl.

That's why Louisiana State Police and Governor Jeff Landry announced sweeping security changes in policy and protocol for those who want to visit New Orleans' French Quarter during Super Bowl week. That means for a lot of us who regularly visit the French Quarter things will be a lot different.

A veteran Louisiana prosecutor whose family was sued over a violent brawl at their Uptown college bar successfully petitioned Louisiana State Police to re-investigate the plaintiff.

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits. That's according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.S.

Louisiana officials say communication and staffing efficiency could have been improved in response to the New Year's Day terror attack in which a man plowed down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck, killing 14 and injuring dozens of others.

The Super Bowl is just days away, and all eyes are on how federal, state and local officials plan to keep the city safe after a terror attack killed 14 people and injured 57 others on New Year's Day.

On Monday, crews installed the barriers on side streets in the quarter between St. Ann and Iberville. They are located one block off Bourbon in both directions.

Super Bowl activities represent attractive targets for potential attacks following the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans, law enforcement agencies said.

The new security enhancements include the establishment of a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone (FQESZ), where heightened security protocols will be enforced. The Louisiana State Police will develop and publish official boundaries for the FQESZ, ensuring public awareness of restricted areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

Defunct and missing vehicle barriers were among the security gaps known to officials in New Orleans before the New Year's Day terrorist attack.

New Orleans Police Department will provide the community with an update on the work being done to secure the city leading up to the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras.