
Aaron Miller, a former New Orleans Homeland Security director, revealed that the city simulated an attack that was eerily similar to the one conducted by Shamsud-Din Jabbar on New Year's Day and that parts of a multi-million dollar security package implemented years ago were missing in action on the fateful day.
Speaking to The Guardian, Miller said the $40 million public safety package included the cylindrical columns known as bollards, which block roads and are designed to prevent terrorists from driving into pedestrians in such events.