Tulsa Bomb Squad On High-Alert After Boston Marathon Bombing

Tulsa bomb squad says it is on high-alert in the wake of a deadly bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon.

Sgt. Jacob Thompson told News On 6 they will have extra security and a bomb squad present at runs scheduled in Tulsa over the next few weeks, including the two set for this weekend.

He said the Tulsa Police Department has five bomb dogs and eight bomb technicians and they have offered their resources to Oklahoma City for Monday night's Thunder game, as well as next weekend's Memorial Marathon, if needed.

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Police Chief Chuck Jordan issued the following statement at 6:20 p.m. Monday:

The Tulsa Police Department, as is all of America, is horrified by the events in Boston today.

The citizens of Tulsa can rest assured that we are assessing any possible impact on the Tulsa area. We have been in constant contact with appropriate intelligence agencies since the events occurred to determine if there are any national or local Tulsa implications to the Boston incident.

At this time, there does not seem to be any threat to Tulsa or any other location but we will continue to monitor the situation.

We will continue assessing any anticipated crowd events in Tulsa as well. Since 911 we always consider any possible terrorist activity at large gatherings and we will continue to do so.

The men and women of the Tulsa Police Department are committed to keeping our citizens safe. We will use any and all resources at our disposal to ensure that safety.

As always, we ask for the help of our public. If you see something, say something.

Chuck Jordan

Chief of Police