NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey has hired its first chief security officer.
Former New York City Police Department first deputy commissioner Joseph Dunne
will be responsible for developing, implementing and auditing security programs
across the agency. These include the Port Authority Police Department, bridges,
tunnels, airports, bus terminals, PATH trains and ports.
The goals of the new Security Department are to improve coordination and
communication internally and between the Port Authority and law enforcement
agencies and to increase security efforts at the agency's facilities.
The creation of the security department was recommended by a consultant group
headed by former U.S. Homeland Security head Michael Chertoff.
