We're approaching the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. One South Florida police department wants you to be aware of your surroundings, as you deal with some of the largest crowds in packed areas.
There is heightened security at Miami International Airport. Officials said earlier this week, it's in response to the attacks on Paris.
The series of attacks one week ago, claimed by ISIS, have the world reacting. With reported terrorists threats made to several countries, including the United States, over the last few days, officials everywhere say being proactive is a must.
That's why officers with the Miami-Dade Police Department's Homeland Security Bureau were riding the Metrorail on Friday.
They handed out fliers and pushed the "Say Something, See Something" campaign. It started after 9/11. It's one way the federal government collects intelligence on possible terrorists moving in different communities.
After what happened in France, collecting intelligence right now is crucial for law enforcement agencies.
Lt. Mario Hernandez has been with Miami-Dade's Homeland Security Bureau for more than 20 years. He said as soon as the Paris attacks unfolded, work in the office got intense.
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"We brought people in and started following what's going on. We wanted the most accurate information," Lt. Hernandez said.
All classified information stays locked away. Although Hernandez can't talk specifics, he did discuss the probability of any immediate threat to us, "There's no credible threats to South Florida or to the United States as of right now, according to federal agencies."
Still keeping watch is something officials say is important, especially now as we enter the holiday season.
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