NEW ORLEANS —

Following the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, the city increased security measures. Now, the company that provided the upgraded security equipment claims the city owes them money.

The security improvements included barriers to prevent vehicles from plowing into crowds. Advertisement

Peter Whitford, CEO of Meridian Rapid Defense Group, says the city still owes his company about $1.3 million.

"I don't think frustration comes into anything,” Whitford said. “I think we understand business, and we understand when things are not budgeted, there's always going to be a delay. The services we provided earlier this year to the city of New Orleans — with the mayor and with Colin Arnold, the director of Homeland Security — have all had their payment invoices approved. It's

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