RICHMOND, Va. — Safety at large events is top of mind for many Americans following the tragedy in New Orleans.
A Central Virginia police chief is sharing some of the lengths law enforcement goes to in ensuring everyone remains safe at public events.
Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian said there is a lot happening behind the scenes that people don’t know about for a reason, in an effort to protect the public. He said it was heart wrenching for him learning about the situation in New Orleans especially when he thought of the impact this tragedy is having on the community, families and first responders.
“We prepare ourselves, but we always hope that we’re never faced with these types of devastation in our community,” he said.
Chief Christian wants to empower people to not be scared attending public events. He doesn’t want the community to feel uneasy, and especially said he doesn’t want to see people not go about their daily lives as a result of this tragedy.
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