FBI And Homeland Security Issue Inauguration Security Bulletin

By: Bob Orr
Topics: White House

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have put out a joint security bulletin as a precaution relating to the inauguration. Intelligence suggests that a radical Somalia-based Islamist group called al-Shabaab may try to disrupt the festivities.

Authorities stress this potential threat is not corroborated and only of limited specificity. The bulletin is being circulated out of an abundance of caution.

There is no change in the overall security posture, and no change in the nation's threat level.

The following statement comes from Russ Knocke, DHS spokesman:

"The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security (including the USSS) and the intelligence community are coordinating with other law enforcement authorities to investigate and analyze recently received information about a potential threat on Inauguration Day. This information is of limited specificity and uncertain credibility. Authorities at all levels are vigorously pursuing any lead relating to this threat information. The Transition Team has been briefed and is fully integrated into the process.

There is an unprecedented level of security involving more than 58 federal, state and local agencies for this Inauguration, and related events. As we have previously said, Inauguration events could present an attractive target due to the large public gatherings and participation of many dignitaries. Authorities are constantly reviewing security measures in light of this threat information, as we would with any threat information.

We encourage the public attending Inauguration events to go about their normal plans. As always, we remind the public to be both thoughtful and vigilant about their surroundings, and to notify authorities of any suspicious activity. We also remind the public that they can expect very high levels of security at Inauguration events, and we ask for their patience and cooperation."

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by demslie2u2 January 20, 2009 4:37 PM EST: "TexHillGirl - A shining example of everything that is wrong with the neowack, ultra-right-wing,
Not worth listening to, a waste of energy......."

Exactly. She and other like minded klansmen

Posted by stevex47

The Endless Hate Rage and Anger of Democrats will not go away with the O''Bama election. Democrats will find any reason to Hate the South, Hate the Military, Hate White people, Hate Christians and Hate America. This is the Change we can believe in.; Reply to this comment


by stevex47 January 20, 2009 3:53 PM EST: "TexHillGirl - A shining example of everything that is wrong with the neowack, ultra-right-wing, anti-American nutjobs that love Rush''''s Kool-aid and the Shrub''''s record.

Not worth listening to, a waste of energy......."

Exactly. She and other like minded klansmen got us where we are now. Take those losers vote away before they cause further tragedy.; Reply to this comment


by walt1944-2009 January 20, 2009 3:20 PM EST: It has been learned that the Dept of Homeland Security, the CIA, and the FBI are still looking for the individual named "Chicken Little" who sent an message that the "sky would fall" when Obama is sworn in as President.

To date, security forces of the USSA have not found the mysterious Mr. Little and it is suspected that it may be an alias adopted by Osama Bin Laden or Hugo Chavez!

Democrats, meanwhile, suspect the message came from Rush Limbaugh or Karl Rove to disrupt Obama''s inauguration!

All citizens are asked to be vigilant and report anyone seen dressed in a chicken suit to the nearest law enforcement!

SIG HEIL, STILL GREAT EMPEROR FOR ONE HOUR (CAN WE STAND IT?)!!!, BUSH!!!; Reply to this comment


by inventagod2 January 20, 2009 2:41 PM EST: You can be sure there is an FBI agent tracking TexHillGirl at this moment... Wakkos are under scrutiny today.

(Of course, they are wasting their time with this sad POS...); Reply to this comment