Post by Admin on Nov 22, 2016 18:21:35 GMT -4
NEW YORK - If you're headed out to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this week, the NYPD promises there will be a big security presence.
Police Commissioner James O'Neill says robust security measures will be in place on Thursday.
O'Neill says security will involve a mix of traditional police and counterterrorism teams along the parade route.
The Sanitation Department also plans to provide trucks filled with sand that will block off certain streets.
"It is a very large detail. I think this year you're going to see a lot more blocker cars, and sand trucks on the cross streets. So I think the weather might be a little iffy, but it's still going to be a great day," O'Neill said.
The police department decided to boost security for the parade after the Islamic State published an article suggesting the event would be a good target for terrorists.
But there have been no specific threats made against the parade.
