NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A group of New Orleans security leaders presented what could be a “permanent” solution for Bourbon Street barriers on Thursday, December 11.

Bourbon Street barriers came under the spotlight after the New Year’s Day terror attack , where a terrorist sped down the street and killed 14 people. A subsequent security report recommended turning Bourbon Street into a pedestrian walkway.

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In the aftermath, the city installed a series of barriers, referred to as SecureGuards, to protect pedestrians during designated hours when the road is close.

New Orleans Police Captain Samuel Palumbo helps lead security in the French Quarter. He helped give the presentation to the city coun

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