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FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash
2023-12-30
As they’ve done since 9/11.
[FoxNews] An overseas war between Israel and Hamas brought tensions to a boil throughout the U.S., including New York City, where over 1 million people are expected to ring in the new year.

James Smith, assistant director in charge of New York's FBI Field Office, said there are concerns about international and domestic terrorism and a rise in hate crimes, and law enforcement follows up on all threats.

"I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out," Smith told Fox News Digital.

"That's our mission – to protect the community of all threats."

Smith said the FBI, which is working with dozens of local, state and other federal law enforcement agencies, is ready to pounce on potential threats.

But it's just as important that revelers pay attention to their surroundings and follow the adage, "If you see something, say something."

"We cannot protect the community without people reporting if there's a threat or if a potential crime is about to take place," Smith said.

There will be a massive law enforcement presence in and around Times Square Sunday night into early Monday. Some will be undercover; others will be in tactical gear.
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Posted by:Skidmark

#7  I've heard the New York Police Dept had a good reputation for counter-terrorism. Wonder if that is still true, given the mass police departures we have seen in various cities.
Posted by: SteveS   2023-12-30 22:04  

#6  Given the increasingly common FBI false flag operations, how many of these incidents will be proven to be the same? Hell, I'm starting to reach the point of wondering how much a hand the FBI had in any incident that isn't purely criminals stealing stuff.
Posted by: Silentbrick   2023-12-30 12:17  

#5  Chaos rather than massacre is OK by me.
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-12-30 09:35  

#4  /\ My guess is the erected "perimeters" will be quickly breached and the entire event will turn into chaos.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-12-30 07:35  

#3  Security is stepped up for New Year's Eve at Times Square in NYC: Mayor Eric Adams orders perimeters to be erected to separate pro-Palestine protesters from festivities - but says 'there are no known specific threats'
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-12-30 07:23  

#2  Yeah, maybe the guy in front of you at the TSA screening will have to take off his turban.
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-12-30 06:53  

#1  
Are we looking at a DC Swamp promoted scenario for an enhanced "Patriot's Act II", going into 2024 election season?

Posted by: NN2N1   2023-12-30 05:34  

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