Police Commissioner Edward Caban and other officials joined with community leaders for a pre-High Holidays Security Briefing at NYPD Headquarters on Tuesday to discuss increased security measures as we approach the upcoming high holidays.
The meeting was joined by hundreds of political leaders, NYPD members, and local activists around the Tri-State areas.
Commissioner Caban spoke about public safety and the strong relationship between the NYPD and the Jewish community. Commissioner Caban stated there will be an increased police presence at synagogues and had the Ceremonial Unit give special acknowledgement to Inspector Richie Taylor for organizing the briefing and for his leadership as the Commanding Officer of Citywide Community Affairs.
Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner spoke about how the NYPD keeps the Jewish community of NYC safe and that there are no credible threats to the Jewish community or any community of NYC.
Other notable officials attending the meeting included First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, Deputy Commissioner Mark Stewart, Chief of Patrol John Chell, Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Michael Gerber, Chief Surgeon Dr. Eli Kleinman, Chief of Brooklyn South Charles McEvoy, Chief of Brooklyn North Scott Henderson, Chief of Manhattan South James McCarthy, Chief of Staten Island Joseph Gulotta, Chief of Queens South Kevin Williams, and the Chief of the Bronx Benjamin Gurley.
NYPD Inspector Richie Taylor organized the briefing to ensure its success. All the food was kosher which was provided by Spoons Cafe located in Flatbush and Boro Park.
The NYPD Honor Guard presented the colors after which star Jewish singer Yoni Z beautifully sang the National Anthem for the crowd of over 400 people.
Although there are no credible threats to the Jewish community of New York City, if you see anything suspicious, report it to either 911 or the NYPD Counterterrorism Tip Line at 1-888-NYC-SAFE.
