Police amp up security on Election Day

Police on Long Island and in New York City stepped up security for Election Day. Nassau and Suffolk police provided extra patrols, but officials say there were no credible threats to either county.

News 12 Staff

Nov 9, 2016, 4:01 AM

Updated 2,965 days ago

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Police on Long Island and in New York City stepped up security for Election Day.
Nassau and Suffolk police provided extra patrols, but officials say there were no credible threats to either county.
In New York City, there were 5,000 extra police officers on duty after unconfirmed threats suggested an attack plot Monday.
Aside from terror concerns, authorities expected a larger voter turnout than usual.