We are in the process of
preparing to deploy assets
to Super Bowl 56
to ensure the safety and security
of all of those individuals
that will be playing in the game
or watching the game.
Behind me is our Non-Intrusive Inspection equipment
We'll be deploying three units there
to ensure that we are examining all
cargo, conveyances and merchandise
that are entering into the Sofi arena.
So things that we will be looking for
is merchandise that's coming in.
It has to be legit.
We don't want anything
that's counterfeit.
We don't want any weapons
of mass destruction
or weapons, for that matter.
As part of our broad and diverse mission,
CBP is charged with authority
to target and seize imports
of counterfeit
and pirated goods
from entering the United States.
One of our focuses
during Super Bowl
is to look for counterfeit
merchandise related to this event.
Some of the counterfeit merchandise
we've already discovered
include counterfeit NFL jerseys
and Super Bowl rings.
During Super Bowl 56 CBP Air and Marine will provide
marina security using our coastal interceptor vessels
and our mariners out of Long Beach,
as well as Black Hawk
helicopters like the one behind me
that will provide TFR our security,
as well as special response teams
with the Border Patrol BORTAC units
in the back of the helicopter.
Any illegal entry of drugs, of people,
any other illegal narcotics.
We want to be able to stop
that from
entering into the United States.
Secondly, we're here to provide
additional overt protection
and security for for those people
that are here to enjoy the Super Bowl.
CBP Air and Marine Operations is providing
state of the art tactical communications
to all federal, state, local
and DOD agencies.
Such a high level profile event,
such as Super Bowl
security, can be complex and challenging.
Being in the L.A. area, the traffic, the dense populations,
especially on Super Bowl Sunday
when the Black Hawk is unable to land.
That's when we utilize the fast rope capability.
Again, being able to directly get to whatever
challenge or threat arises
and be able to get those assets in place.
And so everything we do
is at the request of state and local agencies
that are actually running the show.
Many people don't realize that the men and women
of Customs and Border Protection
use their skills, very unique skills.
they apply every day
on the nation's borders
at major events
across the country, like Super Bowl 56.
We're very proud
to be part of the Super Bowl this year.
We are supporting our home team, the L.A. Rams
and we will serve as the front line.