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— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 13, 2023

Yesterday afternoon and evening, many Americans were enjoying an exciting Super Bowl, new (including some comprehensible) commercials, and a top end half-time show.   At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security was on high alert.  Check out this press release (“DHS Teams Up with State and Local Officials to Secure Super Bowl LVII”):

“The Department of Homeland Security, in close coordination with state and local officials, is leading federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVII. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona this week to inspect security operations, meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement and emergency responders, and engage with National Football League (NFL) partners as the pregame week kicks off.

`At the Department of Homeland Security, our core mission is to ensure the safety of the American public – including at special events like the Super Bowl. DHS is a department of partnerships, and our efforts here rely on our partnerships with federal, state, local, tribal, and campus agencies, and of course, the NFL,’ said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. `Dedicated DHS personnel are on the ground preparing and coordinating, and stand ready to provide operational and technical support to the NFL, State of Arizona, and the cities of Glendale and Phoenix to keep Super Bowl LVII safe and ensure everyone can enjoy the game.’”

KJ