The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Wednesday that there is no specific terrorist threat to the city.
"We have no specific threats to Los Angeles, although we remain vigilant and aware of the trends occurring across the nation," said Commander Joan McNamara, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD's Counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau.
He was responding to a newly released report by the New York Police Department detailing the growing threat of American citizens who become radicals prone to violence. The report was based on foiled attacks in New York, Oregon and Virginia.
"As terror has influenced policing in America, we are concerned but remain optimistic," McNamara said. "We have strengthened our partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, and continue to forge new relationships with communities and local businesses. This has created a natural flow of information necessary to remain both cautious and industrious."
U.S. law enforcement officials have warned against small groups of homegrown Islamic militants who pose a greater threat to the United States.
It is small groups rather than disaffected individuals acting alone that constitute the most dangerous form of homegrown terrorism, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
"They can plan multiple attacks, use varied weapons and tactics, and draw on a wider range of resources," said the paper. "More importantly, members largely operate under the radar and can goad and encourage each other, increasing the likelihood of talk turning into action."
Source: Xinhua
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