BBC Sport also spoke to officers from the police’s anti-drug unit, who have been taken off their normal duties to monitor the four drop-in pitches around the clock to ensure they have not been tampered with.
The Nassau Police Department has been working in coordination with the New York City Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other agencies in preparation for the event.
“The safety and security of all participants at the event is our top priority and we have comprehensive and robust security plans in place,” the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement to BBC Sport.
“We are working closely with host country authorities and continually monitoring and assessing the global situation to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks to our event.”
To counter the potential threat of drone attacks, the park surrounding the ground will be closed to the public for eight match days.
Fans attending the game will be subject to screening and will have to pass through airport-style security scanners before being admitted.
Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman said last week that security would be “Super Bowl-like” but “enhanced.”
The temporary stadium was built at a cost of 24 million pounds ($30 million) but will then be demolished and the land returned to Nassau County.