Engineering Security

In the post September 11th world, securing New York City from the global threat of terrorism has become an urgent priority. Accordingly, New Yorkers should think strategically and practically about the physical security of their buildings, and devise effective solutions that are attractive to security-conscious occupants. To this end, the New York City Police Department has worked with real estate developers, architects, and engineers to better secure NewYork City's great buildings. This partnership complements the extensive work already undertaken by the NYPD to heighten counterterrorism patrol strength, enhance site-security evaluation, and expand worldwide intelligence collection and analysis. Engineering Security is a product of these ongoing collaborative efforts. The recommendations presented in this document are informed by the broad experience of the NYPD's infrastructure protection team as well as the expertise of some of the leading minds in engineering and building design. The NYPD encourages anyone planning to build in New York City to carefully review and consider these recommendations and to direct questions concerning their integration with structural planning and design to the Police Department's Counterterrorism Bureau.