Just a heads up as some of us head offshore

[bout time]

i came across this today and thought id pass it along:

 



 

 

Oswego County to participate in full-scale international security exercise

Posted on August 12, 2014by Contributor

 

BUFFALO, NY – An upcoming exercise on Lake Ontario, scheduled for Thursday and Friday will bring together federal, state, local and Canadian law enforcement partners in a multi-agency exercise designed to prepare for and prevent cross-border terrorist and criminal activity.

There are no known threats against the area, but boaters may notice an increased presence of law enforcement assets on the water.

The Monroe County Emergency Management Office organized and Department of Homeland Security sponsored the full-scale, multi-jurisdictional exercise.

The exercise coordinates a response to a possible waterborne threat in Lake Ontario and will include activities in Buffalo, Niagara, Oswego, and Rochester.

“This exercise exemplifies the relationships that have been cultivated among our local, State, Federal, and international partners in an effort to identify and mitigate threats to Monroe County, New York, and our Nation,†said Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks. “It serves as a reminder of the dedication of our law enforcement and first responders to providing a safe environment for our community and to our commitment to ensuring the security of our borders.â€

This scenario calls for a multi-agency response based on intelligence gathered from U.S. and Canadian officials.

“The Great Lakes are a shared bi-national treasure and threats on either side of the border impact both countries,†said Rear Adm. Fred Midgette, commander of the Coast Guard 9th District. “U.S. and Canadian forces work seamlessly to protect life and the environment on the Great Lakes, so bi-national security is an important collaboration, too. The objective of the exercise is to protect the region in collaboration with our Canadian partners, and learn invaluable lessons about defense and how to leverage each other’s efforts for the benefit of all.â€

A variety of security challenges require collaboration and partnership among the participating governing agencies on both sides of the border.

“Not only does this exercise give us an opportunity to collaborate with our state and local partners, it also is a useful opportunity to work alongside the agencies in the Department of Homeland Security,†said Dan Ebert, Deputy of Customs and Border Protection, Sector Buffalo. “The U.S. and Canada are significant trading partners and it’s critical that we can ensure an unimpeded flow of legal goods and commerce across our shared secure border.â€

Participating agencies include: National Exercise Division, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office DHS, Radiological Assistance Program, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Coast Guard & CG Auxiliary, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air and Marine, Office of Border Patrol, Marine Security Operation Centres (Canada), Maritime Security Enforcement Team, 2nd Civil Support Team NY, New York Naval Militia, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police, New York State Intelligence Center, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Police, New York State Park Police, Monroe County, Oswego County Emergency Management Office and Fire Coordinator’s Office, Erie County Public Safety, Niagara County, and NYS Department of Health

 

 

http://oswegocountytoday.com/oswego-county-to-participate-in-full-scale-international-security-exercise/

Edited August 12, 2014 by bout time

[Gill-T]

Will keep radio chatter about my rocket launchers down to a minimum.  Thanks.

[KawiKid]

Hahaha likewise....

[justtracytrolling]

Will keep radio chatter about my rocket launchers down to a minimum.  Thanks.

That"s hilarious....but probably a good idea!

[bout time]

I'm hoping they know the fishing "talk" especially when someone says the "the 600 copper just fired" or "I just took a shot on ....."

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[Gill-T]

"I let my divers out", "hit them on the head with your cannon ball", " I had another hit-and-run", " long live the King!".......stuff like that. 

[flyak]

Will keep radio chatter about my rocket launchers down to a minimum.  Thanks.

LOL.

[flyak]

You mean those guys who "patrol" the Lake Ontario Parkway shoreline are finally going to particpate in something? Yipee!

[Adk1]

I just hope they stay clear of the fishermen and don't harass them

[bandrus1]

[ontherise]

They finally got bored and decided to do something. At our expense ofcourse.

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[Silver Fox]

"Short strikes" lol

[Gill-T]

"my divers just took a shot"

[Pike Hunter]

All of this commotion will send the kings to the shoreline

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[flyin lizard]

  If Homeland is involved it will be a mess.

[UNREEL]

Thanks for the heads up 'bout time'. I counted 21 different agencies listed as participants. This oughta be fun to watch.

[Patriot]

I GOT A FULL BOX?

[Patriot]

With all the lights & sirens, that'll send all the fish into the mud

[flyak]

Thanks for the heads up 'bout time'. I counted 21 different agencies listed as participants. This oughta be fun to watch.

Keystone Cops!

[chinook35]

A long as they don't enforce the exercise area (impact area) so the can play with their M60's or 240's or whatever they have . That would put a definite crimp on the fishing grounds .

[Has Been]

Did they try somthing like this on the southern boarder yet?

[bandrus1]

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[The Scottsman]

   hut.....hut....hut....hut....hut.....

[Sea-IV]

Well as far as I am concerned they can go shoot as many rounds as they want, hell we all paid for them. They are the reason we are having a hard time finding .223 ammo. I would like to grab some of the brass that will be at the bottom of the lake.