NYPD Promotes Veteran Officer To Deputy Chief, Commander Of Joint Terrorist Task Force
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has promoted a veteran officer to deputy chief in charge of the Joint Terrorist Task Force.
He tracked down New York's notorious Zodiac Killer in the early 90s, now Deputy Chief Joe Herbert will work with the FBI to combat terrorism and track down threats.
1010 WINS' Juliet Papa spoke with Herbert, who said there are constant threats against the city, including the recent threats by ISIS.
"We're trying to identify people that are influenced by them that are living in New York City or coming back to New York City," he said.
Herbert added that there is no information that any ISIS group is in the city right now, but the team remains vigilant.
As for the vulnerability of the city's subway system, Herbert told Papa there are expanded patrols and high alerts on the system and all over the city.
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