Evans: Police Presence Will Be Low-Key at Boston Marathon

Boston officials spoke Friday afternoon on safety matters relative to this year’s Boston Marathon

Days away from Marathon Monday, talks about safety have already began.

Friday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference, letting the public know his plans for Monday.

Walsh believes this will year's marathon will be great. With events beginning this weekend, his team is asking for the public to cooperate with police during the crowded event.

Cameras lined Boylston Street in an effort of protection for Marathon Monday. Mayor Walsh says security is heightened, but people will still be able to enjoy the festivities.

"I have tremendous confidence in the Boston Police Department, all public safety personnel, and we're working very closely as we did last year with the Boston Athletic Association, with MEMA and local partners on the route," he said.

Fifty observation points will be set up around the largest gathering area - the finish line. Police commissioner William Evans says they will begin redirecting people away from the area once it gets too crowded. He also urges onlookers not to bring large items.

"We're not prohibiting, but we're asking everyone not to bring backpacks, large shoulder bags, suitcases or coolers," said Evans.

Evans said that he does not anticipate any problems at the marathon and that police presence will be low-key.

With more than 100 cameras installed along the Boston portion of the marathon, undercover officers and bomb detection dogs will be along the route, making sure the crowd is safe.

This year, 140 EMS personnel will be scattered throughout Boston along the route. Street closures have already began around the city, with more to come this weekend and some starting as early as 5 a.m. on Monday.

If you're coming to work in the city that day, be aware that there are travel restrictions. Roads will be closed.

Click here for details on road closures around Boston.

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