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The July 20 arrest in North Carolina of a Pakistani man, who possessed videos of several U.S. cities, including Houston, has resulted in the Houston Police Department maintaining high visibility and vigilance throughout the city. However, Police Chief Harold Hurtt said that there is no credible information of an imminent threat to the Houston area at this time. "This arrest serves as a reminder for public employees and private citizens to maintain their vigilance as we continue the fight against terrorism," Hurtt said. "We are continuing to work with corporate security of local businesses and other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to maintain a safe and secure environment for all citizens." "As it has since September 11, 2001, the Houston Police Department continues to have an increased patrol presence around the city's critical infrastructure," said Hurtt's news release. "This includes, but is not limited to, the city water treatment plants, the two major airports (Bush-IAH, Hobby), the Texas Medical Center, the Port of Houston, the Houston Ship Channel, NASA, area religious centers (mosques, synagogues and temples) and downtown business district." Hurtt said that HPD's Criminal Intelligence Division is a participant in the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. "This task force works hand-in-hand with other federal agencies to identify and investigate reports of possible terrorist activity on domestic and international levels," the release said. "C.I.D. is also in constant communication with intelligence agencies at the local, state and federal levels in order to receive information about threats, trends and analysis of terrorist activity."
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