During a press briefing on Monday, FBI Special Agent Phillip Bates spoke about the security situation for the Army's 250th birthday parade.
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00:00Thank you Chief Taylor. Good afternoon. I'm Philip Bates, Special Agent in Charge of the Washington Field Office of the FBI.
00:09I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to discuss the FBI's partnership with federal and local agencies to prepare for the Army 250th birthday celebration.
00:20As was noted, this is our fifth NSSE of the year, and each one brings different challenges that we must address.
00:27But the partnerships remain the same, and our understanding of each agency's unique capabilities and strengths makes us a strong team.
00:37For this event, the FBI has lead federal law enforcement responsibility for crisis management, counterterrorism, and intelligence analysis.
00:47The FBI will activate a command post at our Washington Field Office.
00:52The command post serves as a central hub for employees to gather intelligence, assess potential threats, coordinate investigations, and surge resources as needed.
01:04We're not currently aware of any credible threats to the Army 250th birthday celebration.
01:10However, we continue to work closely with our partners and share information to identify and disrupt any threats that may emerge.
01:20As always, we remind the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
01:28We look forward to working with our partners to ensure that the event is held safely and securely.