Detroit Auto Show security in the spotlight following New Orleans terror attack

In 2025, Detroit will host a number of significant events, and following a disaster in another major host city on New Year’s Day, concerns have been raised about how the Motor City will ensure everyone’s safety, particularly during the Auto Show later in January.

DETROIT (FOX 2):The terrorist incident in New Orleans is being closely monitored by Detroit police and other law officials. Safety is everyone’s main concern as the car show draws in an international audience in just nine days.

The annual event always has strict security. Although the structure itself is protected by concrete walls and entry is restricted during the event, terror attacks serve as a constant reminder that we must always be mindful of our surroundings.

With all of the city’s recent holiday and Lions-related chaos, the Detroit Auto Show returns to January in the D, which is a type of exclamation point.

However, recent events in New Orleans serve as a reminder of just how heavy the cloud of terror can be, and everyone is focused on safety with just nine days to go until an international audience arrives in the city for the signature automotive event.

“You have to have situational awareness,” Canadian native Mohammed Bazzi stated. “Things like that can happen at any time.”

Steve Dolunt, a retired assistant DPD chief, stated, “They want to make America scared and we can’t be scared,” “We simply need to take precautions. Additionally, Detroit will have a large number of officers on duty, along with metal detectors and stanchions (barriers).

Dolunt covered a lot of motor shows while he was employed by the Detroit Police Department. According to him, there are grounds to think that a copycat attack is unlikely to target this event.

“If a vehicle (is) coming down eastbound Jefferson, if it were to hit it, it would hit the cement,” Dolunt stated.

It takes almost a year to prepare for annual events like the North American International Auto Show. Adequate and appropriate security and law enforcement play a major role in that.

“We’re hoping that they’ll improve security. “That’s also up to the authorities,” Stephanie Pritchett, a Detroit native, stated.

However, assaults can occur at any time, and a major element of terrorism is the dread it arouses.

“Most people down there are trying to have a good time and some whack-job terrorist is going to come and try to wipe those people out,” Dolunt remarked.

The success of the act itself depends on how the general public reacts to that anxiety.

“It s definitely something to be aware of, something to keep in mind and you gotta keep your family safe and protect them number one,” said one man. “You know, but also make an effort to have fun and fully experience life. Nothing will be able to stop us.”

The dates of the Detroit Auto Show are January 10–20. There are no specific threats that have been made public at this time and we will continue to work to find out what specific changes are being made to ensure everyone at the show is kept safe.

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