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Counterterrorism Advisory Panel Announces Recommendations

January 22nd, 2019

Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo announced the expert counterterrorism advisory panel he commissioned has delivered its recommendations for strengthening New York’s counterterrorism readiness incluidng enhancing counterterrorism coordination at major transportation hubs, exploring state-of-the-art security technology, expanding counterterrorism risk assessments and training, addressing emerging terrorist tactics, designating a senior counterterrorism advisor and convening statewide counterterrorism council.
The panel is comprised of Chair Kenneth L. Wainstein, partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush; Raymond W. Kelly, former New York City Police Commissioner; and Lisa O. Monaco, former Homeland Security Advisor to President Barack Obama.