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New Security Procedures At Mt. Vernon City Hall |
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Posted by Westchester.com
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Sunday, 26 April 2009 |
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 Mt. Vernon, NY - Mount Vernon City Hall will implement new security procedures beginning Monday, April 27, 2009.
“Following the deadly shootings in Binghamton, New York this month and Missouri City Hall a year ago, we have to take additional steps to protect employees and visitors to City Hall. These measures are not designed to limit access to City Hall in anyway; however, we must take more proactive actions to reduce the risk of such tragedies happening here,” said Mayor Young.
Under the new procedures, all visitors must enter City Hall through the Stevens Avenue entrance only; which is equipped with a metal detector. All other entrances will be closed to the public, except for emergencies. Visitors must also show a form of identification and sign a visitor log book. These procedures also prohibit contraband or weapons in the building.
City Public Safety Commissioner David Chong stated, “It is unfortunately a sign of our current times, but Cities across the nation have instituted safety and security measures to better protect the public at large. These security upgrades are overdue and will provide all that visit, work and do business in City Hall a greater level and sense of security.”
For more information on the new security procedures please call the Office of the Mayor at (914) 665-2360 or log on to our website at www.cmvny.com
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