Michigan officials monitoring Iran strike fallout, urge public vigilance
The Michigan State Police is reminding community members to remain vigilant after the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
In response to a question about enhancing security at any Michigan locations after the bombing, Michigan State Police Public Information Officer Lt. Mike Shaw said in an email that while the agency doesn't reveal security measures, "we do remind members of the community to remain vigilant in their day to day travels, especially at large events."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a post on X that she called for a briefing with the Michigan National Guard and the Michigan State Police Saturday night following the bombing.
"We're monitoring the situation in Iran closely and taking steps to keep Michiganders safe," she said.
The U.S. is now on "high alert" for any retaliation from Tehran after the nation bombed three nuclear sites, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Sunday at a Pentagon briefing.
The New York Police Department, for example, said in a post on X Saturday night that "out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to religious, cultural and diplomatic sites across NYC …"
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Shaw said that if anyone sees something suspicious to contact their local police or call 911 if it's an emergency.
"We will continue to work with our federal and local partners to keep Michiganders safe," he said.
Contact Adrienne Roberts: amroberts@freepress.com
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State Police urge vigilance after U.S. bombs Iran
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