Old Fashion Police Work Trumps Video Cameras Again NY Suspect Arrested
New York police made an arrest in relationship to the owner of a vehicle rigged as an explosive device that was parked in Time Square. Police work, when done well, can out perform technology and innovation in many situations related to security. Tens of millions have been spent on video surveillance technology, but its value for law-enforcement for the prevention of terrorism is zero. What has worked is better training and equipping of first responders, and raising awareness among citizens regarding their critical role in preventing successful attacks. Duane Jackson, a street vendor noticing a car parked where it should not have been and alerted a police officer. When they inspected the vehicle they noticed smoke and heard popping sounds. The Police officer immediately closed off the area and sought assistance. The bomb was discovered and neutralized and the investigation beginning with the vehicle led to the arrest.
Times Square, Bombs and Big Crowds By THE EDITORS, May 3, 2010
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