NYPD enhances security at US Open in Queens, NY, due to potential threat attractiveness.
NYPD prepares for potential security threats at the US Open in Queens, NY, with nearly 1 million spectators expected to attend. Despite no known threats, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner acknowledges the event's attractiveness to violent extremists. Security measures include drones monitoring elevated subway lines, police dogs, explosive detection equipment, and a bomb squad on standby. Spectators are encouraged to report any suspicious activity.
August 26, 2024
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