Alexandria Police Patrolling Metro Parking Lots After Brussels Attacks

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Alexandria Police are taking extra precautions Tuesday morning, after attacks at the Brussels airport and subway that has killed at least 31 people and wounded 130, according to media reports.

Commuters in Alexandria may see stepped up security Tuesday including local police patrolling parking lots at metro stations.

Alexandria Police Department Deputy Chief Fard posted a message to social media Tuesday morning about taking additional security measures:

DC's Metro Transit Police say they are closely monitoring events in Brussels with their federal partners and ask that if you see something, say something, call: 202-962-2121 or text MyMTPD.

Metro Police said on social media there is "no known, specific or credible threat to Metro at this time" and are adding additional K9 sweeps and patrols as of Tuesday morning as a precaution.

Meanwhile at area airports, flights to Brussels are canceled and passengers are encouraged to pass information to police if they see anything suspicious-looking. "The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s number-one priority is always the safety and security of our passengers and all airport employees," airports spokeswoman Kimberly Gibbs said Tuesday morning in an email to Patch. "Reagan National and Dulles International airports have a robust security structure, both publicly visible and behind the scenes," she said.

"We constantly train our employees and evaluate our security procedures, in collaboration with our federal partners and local mutual aid partners, to make adjustments, updates and enhancements based on new information and situations," she said.

"Passengers can assist by remaining vigilant and remembering: 'If you see something, say something.' Passengers who see something suspicious should pass that information to Airport Police or an airport employee," she said. "We all have a responsibility in helping to keep our airports safe."