NYS Counter-Terrorism Safety Detail Dec. 10 in Rockland

Counter Terrorism Zone 4, which includes law enforcement agencies from Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties, will deploy its Counter Terrorism Action Teams to shopping areas and train stations throughout the three county region on Thursday.

This is not in response to any threats. The goals of the detail include educating the public about the importance of being aware of their surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.

The Dec. 10 deployment will be accomplished by local law enforcement officers assigned to a CTAT, who will engage the public at local malls and train stations. The officers will discuss terrorist related indicators with shoppers and distribute “See Something Say Something” flyers. Specialized law enforcement officers will also be conducting commercial vehicle checks. The effort will involve 60 law enforcement personnel from 20 agencies.

Activity will be occurring at the following locations at the noted times:

Rockland County

• Malls: Palisades Center 2PM to 7PM
• Commercial Vehicle Checks: Route 59 and Exit 14S NYS Thruway, 10AM to 3PM
• Trains: Spring Valley train station, Suffern train station, Pearl River train station, Nanuet train station, Sloatsburg train station

Orange County

• Malls: Woodbury Commons 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM
• Galleria at Crystal Run 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Commercial Vehicle Checks: I-84 Eastbound, Town of Wallkill 10AM to 3PM; Route-32, V/Harriman 10AM to 3PM
• Trains: Port Jervis station, Otisville train station, Wallkill train station, Campbell Hall train station, Salisbury Mills train station, Harriman train station, Tuxedo train station

Sullivan County

• Malls: Route 42 Corridor Stores 10AM - 4PM
• Commercial Vehicle Checks: Route 42 Town of Thompson 10AM - 4PM

For further information contact the Counter Terrorism Zone Chairs: Capt Frank J. Keyser, Sheriff Louis Falco III. The public is reminded that if they see anything suspicious to report it to the Terrorism Hot Line: 866-SAFENYS (24 Hours)866 723-3697 (24 Hours).

The New York State Police and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services also recently announced the availability of the “See Something, Send Something” mobile phone app, which allows users to instantly report suspicious activity to law enforcement. More information on the app can be found here.