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City badly maintains archer barriers, according to company CEO

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From the New Orleans City Council to the Attorney General Liz Murrill's office, there will be investigation and scrutiny of the decisions and actions taken as it pertains to the Bourbon Street attack, but it doesn't stop there.

We are finding out more about one of the hot button issues surrounding the attack, the archers, straight from its source.


Peter Whitford, CEO of Meridian Rapid Defense says upon initial review, things are subpar.

"We walked down Bourbon Street and made note for necessary changes. The bollards were not properly stored or maintained.

We will get those back in good order."

Whitford says he company will also hold training for all personnel to ensure the proper handling and implementation from here on out.

"We will conduct a recertification class to make sure everyone knows how to use them."