Former NFL security committee member details how league operates amid civil unrest in Paris before Week 7 game

Amy Trask, the former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, served on the NFL The NFL will expand its international footprint on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints kick off from the Stade de France just north of Paris. This will mark the league's first ever game in France. However, the international contest does have the backdrop of ongoing civil unrest and protests occurring throughout the country sparked by the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Demonstrations throughout Paris and the rest of the country descended into riots as violent groups have looted shops, burned property, and battled with authorities. More than 2,800 people have been arrested, according to CBS News.

Naturally, with the NFL on Paris' doorstep, security concerns surrounding the teams, players, fans, and anyone else involved in the events of the league have been raised. "The league takes extremely seriously security matters irrespective of the location of the game and irrespective of whether it is a game or ancillary activities surrounding a game," Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, former member of the NFL's Security Committee and current CBS Sports analyst, said in a one-on-one interview about the upcoming game in Paris. "I can tell you from experience on the league's security committee, the preparation and the planning is extensive. It