http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/07/01/nypd-high-profile-buildings-need-tighter-security/ Homeland Security News and Information Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:33:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/07/01/nypd-high-profile-buildings-need-tighter-security/comment-page-1/#comment-34965 johnconnor@insurgentdjs.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:57:11 +0000 http://www.nationalterroralert.com/?p=8991#comment-34965 After reading the report, I have found that it cites many other sources and is well written. That being said, it would seem that the NYPD want developers to consult counterterrorism officers in the department prior to building and throughout the entire construction phase for high and medium tier structures. I only fear that with the mass amounts of development in New York City, that perhaps this will take officers away from current investigations and make them more like private security firms. That may or may not be justified, and I do not wish to insinuate that they are taking business from the private sector, rather it is a gray area. Still, the question has to be asked: Will this set of guidelines prevent New York City from being competitive in its metropolitan development? I'm a very liberal person, and with that being said, apart from some privacy concerns (they want it NYC to be London), I am still inclined to believe that with careful planning and management that this plan will make New Yorkers safer. After reading the report, I have found that it cites many other sources and is well written. That being said, it would seem that the NYPD want developers to consult counterterrorism officers in the department prior to building and throughout the entire construction phase for high and medium tier structures. I only fear that with the mass amounts of development in New York City, that perhaps this will take officers away from current investigations and make them more like private security firms. That may or may not be justified, and I do not wish to insinuate that they are taking business from the private sector, rather it is a gray area. Still, the question has to be asked: Will this set of guidelines prevent New York City from being competitive in its metropolitan development? I’m a very liberal person, and with that being said, apart from some privacy concerns (they want it NYC to be London), I am still inclined to believe that with careful planning and management that this plan will make New Yorkers safer.

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