THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
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LOS ANGELES — Police in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Washington and other cities worldwide stepped up security Monday following explosions at the Boston Marathon.
In Los Angeles, the Sheriff's Department activated its emergency operations center and increased patrols at transit hubs, schools and county buildings, while in New York, critical response teams were deployed citywide and officials stepped up security at hotels and other prominent locations.
California emergency management officials activated their statewide threat assessment system, which was established after the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks. And officials in multiple cities and counties throughout the state were reviewing information from federal authorities for possible threats.
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Meanwhile, police in Washington, San Diego, Las Vegas, Detroit and Atlanta were monitoring events
closely and assessing potential increases in security measures.
A Boston police officer patrols the area near the finish line following an explosion at the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston yesterday. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday.
At the White House, the Secret Service quickly expanded its security perimeter, shutting down Pennsylvania Avenue and cordoning off the area with yellow police tape. Several Secret Service patrol cars blocked off entry points to the road, though the White House was not on lockdown and tourists and other onlookers were still allowed in the park across the street.
Agencies were also stepping up their social media response, telling the public via Twitter and Facebook to report suspicious activity to the police.
In Colorado, a statewide alert was sent out advising law enforcement agencies to look out for suspicious activities.
Police at three major Los Angeles area airports, including Los Angeles International, were in a "heightened state of vigilance," with increased patrols, said Chief of Airport Police Patrick Gannon.
"We have no indications that suggest there's a nexus from Boston
to the Los Angeles airport, but in an overabundance of caution, we have heightened our patrols," Gannon said.
night, including the Dodgers-Padres game in Los Angeles and the Nationals-Marlins game in Miami. But Major League Baseball said no changes were planned to ceremonies at ballparks around the country to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day, though several teams informed the league they planned moments of silence.
ing security for next month's 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, while in Nashville, increased security precautions were being considered for the Country Music Marathon on April 27. Stepped up security was also put in place for this weekend's marathon in Lansing, Mich.
The San Francisco Police Department was also rethinking security for the upcoming San Francisco Marathon in June and the Bay to Breakers race in May. In Indianapolis, authorities were review-
Security was heightened for a number of sporting events Monday
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Workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston yesterday.
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Families frantically search for loved ones in Boston through social media
The search was made more difficult because heavy cellphone use caused slow and delayed service. In an age connected by everything digital, the hours after the blasts produced a tense silence.
At the race, 51-year-old Julie
CHICAGO — Far-flung family members, co-workers and friends frantically used social media, cellphones and even a "people finder" website Monday to try to learn the fate of participants and spectators at the Boston Marathon, where two people were killed and dozens injured after a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of one of the world's great races.
Jeske of Bismarck, N.D., had finished about 15 minutes before the explosions and was getting food about two blocks away when she heard two loud booms. She immediately tried to call her parents, but could not place the call. A friend was able to post on Facebook that they were OK, but reaching her parents was another worry.
friend, Quinn Schweizer, who was watching the marathon with her friends at the finish line. But when he kept getting a recording saying there was no service, he started to worry.
"I wasn't able to call and I felt so bad," Jeske said. "When I was finally able to reach them, my mom said she was just absolutely beside herself with fear."
Tim Apuzzo of Seattle said he spent an agonizing 10 minutes frantically trying to call his girl
Finally, she was able to call him to say she was safe.
Google stepped in to help family and friends find their loved ones, setting up a site called Google Person Finder that allows users to enter information about someone who was there. A few hours after the explosion, the site indicated it was tracking 3,600 records.
POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 38-year-old male was arrested Sunday on the 4100 block of 24th Street under suspicion of aggressive sexual battery and lewd behavior. A $5,000 bond was paid.
- A 29-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 2200 block of Iowa Street under suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. A $500 bond was paid.
- A 20-year-old female was arrested Sunday on the 1600 block of North 1300 Road under suspicion of driving with a suspended license and driving while intoxicated. A $500 bond was paid.
- A 29-year-old male was arrested Sunday on the 2400 block of Ousdahl under suspicion of distribution or manufacturing of simulated controlled substance, distribution of drug paraphernalia and no tax stamp. A $4,000 bond was paid.
Emily Donovan