U.S. Tightens Security Following Paris Attacks

Police have stressed there is “no indication that the attack has any nexus to NY City”. The spire at One World Trade Center as well as the top of the Empire State Building were lit up Friday night with blue, white and red, the colours of the French flag.

Governor Cuomo said, “In times of darkness, we confront the hatred that drives terrorism and the tremendous pain and loss it can cause”. Police in NY say they’ve deployed extra units to crowded areas of the city “out of an abundance of caution” in the wake of the attacks in Paris, France. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the spire will remain lit blue, white and red on Sunday.

Nonetheless patrols were being increased and security measures were being stepped up nationwide after more than 120 people were killed and hundreds more injured in Friday’s assault on the French capital. Actions include increased patrols and checks of bags, buses, trucks and trains at agency locations.

NY City Mayor Bill de Blasio says NY is constantly on alert for coordinated terror attacks, especially in the wake of an attack in Paris that has killed dozens.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement that “we know of no specific or credible threats of an attack on the USA homeland of the type that appeared in Paris tonight”.

There was no seen safety improve at downtown Chicago’s main transportation and vacationer hubs, although police Superintendent Garry McCarthy mentioned the police division was actively monitoring occasions in Paris and conserving involved with federal regulation enforcement companions.

A “Security Awareness Reminder” sent from the U.S. Capitol Police Board to congressional offices today said, despite the lack specific threat to the Capitol Complex, “it will always be an appealing target”, and the Capitol Police have increased visibility in a number of areas. While the NFL said there were no known threats against its stadiums, the league said it amped up its security inside and outside stadiums at this weekend’s games.

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington had deployed additional law enforcement resources to French-owned sites and other high-profile places as a precaution but there was no imminent threat, said Policeman Sean Hickman.

A fashion show at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., took place as scheduled, but with a moment of silence to honor the Paris victims.

The St. Louis Police Department said it added an additional layer of security for the World Cup football qualifying match between the United States and St. Vincent on Friday night. Authorities said at the time there was “no credible” evidence suggesting such an attack was in the works.

Dozens of police cars left Times Square with lights and sirens blaring Saturday afternoon when the NY Police Department deployed its “Critical Response Command” – officers equipped with heavy weapons and other tactical equipment – to strategic locations, including transportation hubs and the Broadway theater district.

“Some of the streets of Paris are militarized, others are not”, Perez said. Police have been in contact with the French Consulate.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Monday that protecting America from terrorist attacks is one of her highest priorities and the U.S.is taking “appropriate steps to ramp up our defenses”.