In the recent mass gatherings of people rarely undergo non-emergency situations, many of which end in tears. Therefore, participants in the annual parade J Ouvert needs to prepare for extra security measures during the event: checking bags, checkpoints on the route and later starting time of the parade. On Monday said the city government.
The parade, which is traditionally bright and lively celebration of Caribbean culture, is held in Brooklyn this weekend for Labor Day to celebrate West Indian Day. This year the celebration will be held J Ouvert 3 -4 September. Prior to 23:00, several blocks will be closed to traffic and the parade route to ensure safety will establish checkpoints.
According to the authorities, the number of police officers at the event will be increased more than 10 percent compared to last year. On the parade route with a length of over two kilometers (start at Grand Army Plaza and end at Midwood Street) will be 12 safe entry points. Officials report that the parade participants are forbidden to bring large bags, backpacks and alcoholic beverages.
The parade will start on 4 September at 06:00 , two hours later than last year. The way of the participants, except the rising sun, will cover 30 percent more light towers than last time.
Mayor bill de Blasio said that the police will follow the policy of zero tolerance of any violence.
Authorities every year are tightening security measures not just. In 2015, during the parade , two people were killed, including the assistant Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last year during the shootings was wounded four, and two of the victims died.
The head of the patrol police Department of new York, Terence Monaghan, said that the police will keep order both inside and outside the perimeter of the parade. At its discretion, the officers may make comments or to arrest those they deem dangerous.
According to the representative of the municipality, the members of the organization, Violence Interrupters, many of whom are former gang members, also will be on duty during the parade to prevent violence if necessary.
