It’s been more than two decades since the Oscars were celebrated as the United States was launching a war in the Middle East. The dialed-up security, law enforcement and Oscars officials emphasize, is precautionary and there are no known credible threats to the event. And Los Angeles Police Department SWAT, bomb squad and snipers will be in the area, law enforcement sources told The Times. AdvertisementSecurity has been tighter at the Oscars every year since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 24½ years ago. There’s also more unseen security being deployed including cameras and overwatch by officers and federal agents than in decades past.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 13, 2026 22:44 UTC