World Series: St. Pete lays out security, traffic plan as city plans for Rays return home

More than 100 police officers, drones, K-9 teams and state and federal law enforcement partners will be part of a sweeping security operation when the World Series returns to Tropicana Field next week.St. Petersburg police security strategySt. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and Police Chief Anthony Holloway outlined the city's plans Friday morning, days before the Tampa Bay Rays host Game 3 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.Welch said more than 100,000 people are expected to visit St. Petersburg over the course of the World Series, including fans attending games and people visiting downtown restaurants and businesses.Police expect roughly 40,000 people at each sold-out game, with another 15,000 to 20,000 people potentially gathering elsewhere around the city.Holloway said the city learned from the Rays' recent playoff games and is using that experience to prepare for even larger crowds."Our biggest issue is going to be traffic," Holloway said.Holloway said more than 100 St.