Ottawa police increase foot patrols after Brussels explosions
No change to threat level here, superintendent says
Ottawa police will increase the frequency of foot patrols at popular gathering spots in the city following Tuesday's deadly explosions in Brussels, according to the force's superintendent responsible for emergency operations.
- Brussels airport, subway hit by explosions, killing at least 34
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"We've told our officers at the airport, the train station, the bus station and downtown to remain vigilant. We've asked them to do more walk-throughs," said Supt. Scott Nystedt.
In Toronto, police also stepped up their presence at Union Station.
Despite the added patrols, Nystedt said there's nothing to indicate a heightened risk of an attack in Ottawa following the attacks in Brussels.
"We have been briefed by RCMP and CSIS in regards to threat levels. There are no changes [to threat levels] in Ottawa, or even in Canada at this point."
Meanwhile Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson announced the city will raise the Belgian flag at city hall for three days to mourn the lives lost in Brussels, and the city of Gatineau has lowered its flag at city hall to half-mast.
In solidarity with the people of Belgium, we will raise the Belgium Flag at City Hall for next 3 days to mourn the loss of life <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bruxelles?src=hash">#Bruxelles</a>
—@JimWatsonOttawa