U.S., Canada link up on Olympic security
The United States and Canada have established a pilot project to enhance security in the waters of Puget Sound and off the Pacific Coast, in which the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the U.S. Coast Guard will cross-train, share resources and utilize each others’ vessels
The United States and Canada said Wednesday they are moving to beef up seaborne cross-border security operations ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. UPI reports that DHS secretary Janet Napolitano and Canadian minister of public safety Vic Toews said in Washington they have established a pilot project to enhance security in the waters of Puget Sound and off the Pacific Coast, in which the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the U.S. Coast Guard will cross-train, share resources and utilize each others’ vessels.
“This announcement supports our efforts to ensure a safe and secure 2010 Olympic Winter Games. During the Olympics, Canadian and U.S. law enforcement will work together to combat criminal activity in our shared waterways,” Toews added.
