Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite said the Houston Police Department (HPD) will deploy many officers on Wednesday night to protect the people who gather at Minute Maid Park to watch the final game of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the L.A. Dodgers.
During a briefing with local media at HPD’s headquarters in downtown Houston, Satterwhite didn’t specify how many officers will be deployed, but stressed there will be many and added some will be in uniform, while others will be wearing plain clothes.
“It’s a plan that we’ve been applying to all of our major events,” Satterwhite commented.
Satterwhite expressed his sadness for the terrorist attack that was perpetrated Tuesday in New York City, but noted that at this point there is “no information of any threats” regarding the watch party at Minute Maid Park or any potential events to celebrate an Astros’ victory.
Satterwhite avoided to answer questions about a parade in case the Astros win the World Series, but commented that, in case there is some “event” to celebrate a victory, it probably will take place this Friday.
HPD Asst Chief @SatterwhiteLJ briefs media on security preps for WS Game 7. #WorldSeries https://t.co/ssSYZmF4xL
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 1, 2017