"Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins to police around the nation about terrorists’ desire to attack stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels..."
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Updated 09/22/2009 09:22 PM
“NYPD: City Kept Safe As Terror Investigation Widens”
By: NY1 News
SNIPPET: “While authorities reportedly say there may be more suspects linked to the alleged terrorist plot uncovered in the city, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly has reassured New Yorkers that it poses no threat to the city at large.
Officials reportedly say there may be 16 to 20 more suspects who are connected to the 24-year-old former Queens resident Najibullah Zazi.
There were also reports of law enforcement officials visiting fertilizer manufacturers and storage facilities which could potentially serve as bomb making factories.”
SNIPPET: “Meanwhile, Kelly says the city is already at a security level that exceeds cities around the world, and that has not changed as a result of two FBI bulletins warning about terror plots.
“We have not engaged in any different practices or increased our security,” said the police commissioner. “As I say, we do a lot every day, devote over 1,000 police officers every day to protect this city from a terrorist threat, so we have not increased that number of resources.”
MTA officials also say there is “no credible threat” to the transit system and that they are in constant contact with federal, state and local law enforcement.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have issued two security bulletins about general terrorist interest in attacking stadiums, hotels and entertainment venues. Federal officials are also warning mass transit systems around the country to be on the alert.
“We have kept at a higher level for a long time, so we didn’t have to change anything,” said the mayor, “but I think the increase in security that the federal government’s called for in most places really is merited. We’ve always thought so and I’m glad to see that others are thinking so as well.”
The New York City Police Department says it’s already put extra attention on the subway tunnels, ventilation system, and certain emergency exits since the London bombings in 2005.
Security experts agree that the subway can be especially vulnerable to terrorist attacks.”