BATON ROUGE - Multiple law enforcement agencies will be helping out with security during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Thursday afternoon. 

Aid was requested from other departments after a truck ran through Bourbon Street during New Year's festivities, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. 

The Baton Rouge Police Department offered assistance to the NOPD.

"The Chief has been on the has been on the phone with Local, State and Federal partners since early this morning. We have provided Task Force Detectives and Special Operations personnel and additional resources are enroute to assist New Orleans now," a Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said. "ATF specifically requested us."

Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said they have lent a bomb-sniffing dog to help with the ongoing investigation as well as 30 deputies to help with security during the game Thursday. 

"I think that's what they've requested from most agencies," said Casey Rayborn-Hicks with EBRSO. "Assistance with security."

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has also offered its assistance, but officials said it has not been requested yet.