Major US Cities Increase Security Following Brussels Attacks

A New York Police Department (NYPD) officer patrols in a subway station on March 22, 2016, in New York. New York and Washington stepped up security in the wake of the attacks in Brussels on March 22. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

Major cities across the United States have ramped up their security, following the bombings that shook Brussels on March 22. 

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement after the attacks detailing the heightened security measures. 

“The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have procedures in place to identify and prevent travel here from Belgium by individuals of suspicion,” said DHS officials in a press release.

The TSA is adding additional security to major city airports across the country.

I want the people of this state to know that we are remaining vigilant and taking all necessary measures to keep New Yorkers safe.

— Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement saying, “I have directed state law enforcement officials to step up security at high-profile locations around the state, including our airports, bridges, tunnels and mass transit systems.”

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In Germany, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said they were taking increased security measures at critical infrastructures in the country and along its borders with France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.