By Nereida Moreno
Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO — Chicago police said security is being increased at the Daley Plaza Christkindlmarket after a truck rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin on Monday, killing at least nine people.
In a statement posted on Twitter, the department said that “while there is no threat to the city or the greater area,” additional foot and bike patrols and specialized units will be positioned at Daley Plaza.”
Statement on CPD’s increased security posture following tragic events in Germany. #BerlinAttack pic.twitter.com/DLKIUenZ1a
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) December 19, 2016
“We continue to work closely with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications as well as with federal partners to ensure an optimal level of public safety throughout the holiday season,” police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
Officials from Christkindlmarket Chicago and Christkindlmarket Naperville issued a statement Monday saying “our heartfelt thoughts go out to all the families and first responders who were affected by today’s tragedy in Berlin.”