Quick answer . . .
Money. Big stacks of money MIGHT protect Kansas City from any real or imagined potential attackers.
And whilst local public safety hasn't been a big priority over the past few years, we take a peek at politicos hoping to garner MORE EPIC FEDERAL CASH in order to protect tourists.
Here's a preview . . .
"A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders is asking the government for $625 million for security in America’s 11 host cities.
"That group includes Representative Sharice Davids, D-KS and Emanuel Cleaver II, D-MO.
"According to a letter sent to the House Appropriations Committee Chair, the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center confirms an increase in threats targeting stadiums and public events. It says the World Cup’s projected 19 billion views make it an attractive target for malicious actors."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
$625 million requested for World Cup security in US host cities
The first World Cup matches that will be played here in Kansas City are now just about 18 months away.
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