No Credible Terrorist Threats to Disneyland or OC Landmarks in Wake of Brussels Attack

Orange County law enforcement officials said today they were monitoring events in Brussels, where terrorist attacks killed more than 30 people, but have not stepped up any patrols or made any deployment changes in light of the violence.

"After incidents like this we always remind our department personnel of the heightened sense of security," said Lt. Mark Stichter of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

"From an operational and preparedness standpoint, every day, we have people in place who are trained to handle potential threats," Stichter added. "We have explosive-detection K-9s regularly assigned to John Wayne Airport and Orange County Transit Authority locations. Their handlers are trained bomb technicians assigned to the Orange County Sheriff's Hazardous Devices Squad."

Sheriff's deputies have "not been advised of any threats" to the area, Stichter said.

In Anaheim, home of Disneyland, police always "have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place for all of our venues and the safety and security of our residents and visitors is of extreme importance," said Sgt. Daron Wyatt.

"We work cooperatively with our business partners to ensure a safe and secure environment," Wyatt added. "There are no known threats to any venue in Anaheim. Of course we ask everyone to remain vigilant and if you 'see something, say something.' "

John Wayne Airport officials are also on alert.

"Safety and security is always our top priority at John Wayne Airport," Airport Director Barry Rondinella said. "Working together with our partners in law enforcement we will remain vigilant in protecting the safety of our passengers and visitors."

In Huntington Beach, "it is business as usual," according to Officer Jennifer Marlatt. "There is no increased police presence at any specific area of the city."

Fullerton police Sgt. Kathryn said officers there were doing "nothing in particular, but we are monitoring events."

The Council on American-Islamic Relations' Los Angeles chapter, which has an office in Anaheim, issued a statement saying the organization felt "solidarity with the people of Belgium and offer condolences to the families and loved ones of all those killed and injured. Such heinous attacks are antithetical to the ideals of civilized society."

CAIR officials also advised media to pay more attention to terrorist attacks outside of Europe and elsewhere, pointing to recent terrorism in Turkey that killed dozens, including two Americans.

City News Service