SFPD, Bay to Breakers will take hard look at security concerns

[AsahinaKimi]

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Security for San Francisco's biggest foot race is a growing concern. The Bay to Breakers race is coming up in just 32 days. Race organizers and security experts talked with ABC7 News on Tuesday.

There will be about 30,000 people signed up for the race and about twice that will actually run. About 100,000 spectators are expected near the start area on Howard Street. They'll gather on the third Sunday in May. The city and race organizers promise safety will be a paramount importance.

The Bay to Breakers race director tells me the areasof high concern will be the start and the finish.


Fang is waiting to hear from the police. On Monday, Police Chief Greg Suhr said the department is just now taking a fresh look.

"We will look at all of our plans for coming events with regard to public safety again and again. We'll make sure those plans are as tight as they've ever been," said Suhr.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=9068095

[arcane1]

1. That sounds like a logistical nightmare. BTB can be rather chaotic, to say the least!

At least they've already placed restrictions on things like unattended floats

[pinto]

2. Makes sense. A shame it has to be so, but prudent.

[Arctic Dave]

3. So if they catch the guy then will they still need the "extra precaution"?

Or, as a few people have posted, they will use this as an excuse to further restrict people from gathering without a huge police involvement. For your safety of course.