Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck has issued a warning to Emmy goers and Rams fans in light of separate bombs discovered in New York and New Jersey garbage receptacles.
“We ask everyone to stay vigilant and remember, ‘If you see something, say something!’” he said in a statement issued on Sunday, urging citizens to download use the “iWATCH LA” app if needed.
The Rams game is happening in the city’s Coliseum venue and the Emmy Awards are taking place nearby at Staples Center.
Here is Chief Beck’s full statement:
“As you wake up this morning to the troubling events in New York and New Jersey, please rest assured we have been monitoring the situation throughout the night. As of this hour there are no known, specific, or credible threats here in Los Angeles. The LAPD and its law enforcement partners here in California and at the Federal level are constantly assessing threat levels to ensure the safety of LA residents. We have a number of high profile events in Los Angeles today with the return of the Rams to the Coliseum and the Emmys at Staples Center. People attending these events can most certainly feel safe, as our LAPD officers and other city partners have taken every step to ensure a secure environment. Nevertheless, we ask everyone to stay vigilant and remember ‘If you see something, say something!’ Also don’t forget to download the ‘iWATCH LA’ app for your smart phone. This empowers all LA residents to report any suspicious activity from their mobile device.”