Top New York City officials revealed Friday safety protocols surrounding New Year's Eve in Times Square.
Top New York City officials revealed Friday safety protocols surrounding New Year’s Eve in Times Square.
Mayor Eric Adams, top cop Keechant Sewell, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, and more gathered on West 47 Street & 7th Avenue to state that the big celebration is not currently facing any credible threats. However, Commissioner Sewell underscored that the police department has not been resting on its laurels and has in fact been preparing for this moment since the last ball dropped.
“As always, as the mayor stated you will see thousands of uniformed police officers out there on post in addition to the many officers assigned to their regular duties of patrolling all of our neighborhoods throughout the streets, subways and housing developments, and as we ensure the safety of everyone moving around the city and enjoying these festivities, there will also be much that the public does not see intentionally. It is an elaborate, layered approach,” Sewell said.
“The goal is a very clear goal and that is public safety. We must be safe and we can do it in a very organized fashion,” Adams said. “New York is becoming that attractive place. Not only for our international tourists but also domestic tourists.” December 31 will mark the first year the event has returned to full capacity since 2019 and will be under heavy for surveillance, including bomb detection, plain-clothed cops, K-9 units, rooftop units, and more to ensure the New Year is rung in safely.
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