The high Often with mixed success and criticism from citizens wary of greater government and police powers.
Conservative leader Michael Howard called anew Sunday for extra security measures, including
the appointment of a minister of homeland security — a step Washington took after Sept. 11.
“Obviously we must remain prepared for any eventuality
The fact that we’ve had these attacks doesn’t mean dataset we won’t have more attacks,” said Andy Trotter, deputy chief constable of the
British Transport Police.
“Therefore, we’re taking all necessary precautions to keep London as safe as we can,” he said.
“You’ll see the activities out there on the street. The undercover
work you won’t see, of course. At the same time we are appealing to Londoners to assist us by.
Reporting anything suspicious
Although authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the terrorists were British rather
than foreigners, Clarke said the government watch the celebration now on the captured livestream was tightening border security through a system
that subjects people to computer checks as they enter and leave Britain.
Yet there were few signs of a greater police presence on the streets of London, where the
prevailing mood was a sense that not even a lockdown would eliminate.
The threat of more attacks, and that security
Ultimately is more about psychological reassurance than genuine protection.
“Cities are made up of millions of soft targets. They are review business an impossible security problem,”
said Steve Graham, a terrorism expert. “On 9/11, it was the air system. In Madrid, it was
the rail system. In London, it was the Tube and bus system.”