MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Security measures on Memphis' Beale Street are top of mind for city officials after a truck plowed through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people. The tragic event in New Orleans has put a spotlight on safety protocols in entertainment districts like Beale Street.  The Latest: Death toll in New Orleans crash rises to 15, coroner says “Downtown is safe, but people have their perception of it being unsafe and it’s our responsibility and your responsibility to help portray that on the fact that it’s safe," said Joe Calhoun, operations manager of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. "We’ve had three shootings already this year. None of them were downtown.” The FBI is calling the incident "an act of terrorism" that rocked New Orleans on New Year's Day. A pickup truck drove through Bourbon Street killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more, according to the Associated Press. Shamsud-Din Jabbar was identified as the man responsible and was killed by police in a shootout. Calhoun says he researched the Bourbon Street incident and explained that the malfunctioning barricades were a critical factor. Calhoun says Memphis is taking steps to prevent similar failures and wanted to reassure the public that Beale Street is safe. "See, our barricades are secure. There’s a key that unlocks them," Calhoun said. They're pushed up, so they’re stationary and they lock it back," Calhoun said, demonstrating the bollards on Beale. "With theirs (in New Orleans) they had taken them up to replace them. So they weren’t there at the time. They had police cars on the entrance to the street to prevent cars from coming down, but he (Shamsud-Din Jabbar) just drove around them," he said. New Orleans barriers to prevent vehicle attacks were in the process of being replaced Luanne Yeley, executive director of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, was on Beale Street on New Year's Eve, and praised the police presence and security measures in place, saying she felt safe throughout the celebrations. “They came through in a single file line. There was no problems. I was very happy to see extra policing on Beale Street. They had horses out and more people on foot,” Yeley said. Memphis Mayor Paul Young said on Thursday that the city continues to "regularly assess and redefine our safety strategies, especially in areas with high pedestrian and vehicular traffic." He also stated that the city continues to fight violence at every level. "Our hearts and prayers are with the city of New Orleans and with everyone impacted by this violent act of terror," said Young. "Incidents like this remind us that our community doesn't end at our city's borders. We are united in our grief. We stand with New Orleans." Last month, Mayor Young announced that more staff was added to the arena district security plan and the city would be installing a downtown police command center to serve as a hub for safety efforts. City plans to add downtown crime center in April He called the current security plan for Beale Street "robust." "It includes permanent safety bollards strategically placed at critical points along Beale Street. These bollards are utilized daily and are designed to stop a 7.5-ton vehicle traveling at 40 mph, providing a strong line of defense against potential threats," said Young. Mayor Young also stated that the city has deployed 10 temporary barriers on streets around the entertainment district, which are rated to stop a 3.5-ton vehicle driving 30 mph. They are utilized during the weekend and on days when large crowds gather for concerts, basketball games, holidays, and other events. "We are also reminded that regardless of preparedness, evil and ill intent exist," said Mayor Young. "The safety of our community, of our residents and visitors, remains our top priority. Our focus is clear. As we pursue all opportunities to improve our security plan, we also recognize how important community involvement is. We can’t do any of this alone. We all have to be vigilant." What impact could New Orleans attack have on Beale St. security? WREG spoke with Tennessee State Representative G.A. Hardaway following the tragic attack. “Well, I think we’ve already learned from past experiences — both in Memphis and around the nation, and the world — on how to protect pedestrians, how to protect large crowds from those type of attacks, intentional or accidental.  So, I think we’re in good shape here,” Hardaway said. Hardaway says he has faith in MPD, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and the information exchange. "Terrorism is best fought by intelligence gathering, and I have confidence in the TBI," he said.