Ottawa police outline safety measures for events in wake of New Orleans truck attack [Video]

Police authorities across Canada are assessing risk following the horrific New Orleans attack and Germany Christmas market incident. While the international investigations continue, the Ottawa Police Service says there no increased risk in Canada following the two separate attacks.

Investigators have numerous measures in place to help keep crowds safe for big events, such as Canada Day, where safety is always paramount.

“When tragedies like this do occur, there’s a very specific after-action report that is completed and shared with the law enforcement community internationally, so that we can learn and leverage to learn from best practices in order to prepare and avoid, as much as possible, these tragedies,” said Francois D’Aoust, Ottawa Police Service superintendent.

D’Aoust says there is significant planning every year before thousands gather for events like Canada Day or for protests on Parliament Hill.

“We meet several times together to discuss potential threats, whether terrorism or …