Statement from Sears Tower
June 22 2006 - 10:56PM
PR Newswire (US)
CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- "It would be inappropriate for us
to confirm or deny details of news reports about federal law
enforcement action before an official statement from the Justice
Department. "However, Sears Tower security officials regularly
speak with the FBI and local law enforcement authorities who track
and investigate terrorism threats. Today was no exception. Despite
new information, law enforcement continues to tell us that they
have never found evidence of a credible terrorism threat against
Sears Tower that has gone beyond criminal discussions. "Among
commercial office buildings, Sears Tower sets the standard for
security. We have implemented many measures -- both visible and
behind-the-scenes -- to protect the building. Our officers are
among the most highly skilled of any commercial office building,
regularly receiving training from the city of Chicago, the Bureau
of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, the Secret Service and the FBI on
topics ranging from how to detect people with ill intent, how to
spot and react to a suspicious packages and how to respond to a
fire until the Chicago Fire Department arrives. "We place the
highest priority on the safety and security of our tenants." --
Barbara Carley, Managing Director, Sears Tower DATASOURCE: Sears
Tower CONTACT: Mark Spencer, +1-312-596-3628, or , for Sears Tower
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