New York City announces security plan for Pope Francis visit

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton on Monday announced the NYPD's security plan for the visit of Pope Francis to New York City later this month.

The biggest concern for law enforcement is the threat of so-called "lone wolf" attacks.

"This police force has seen it all and is ready for it all," de Blasio said. "Available capacity on land, sea, air. Surveillance, cameras, explosive and trace detection devices, radiation detectors, canine units."

The mayor and police commissioner met with other city leaders and federal security officials to discuss final preparations for the visit.

"For Catholics in the area, this is a jubilant moment," de Blasio said. "their supreme leader is going to be here among us. Moment of profound meaning."

The pope will make appearances at the United Nations, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park and Madison Square Garden, with tight security every step of the way to thwart the possibility of any threats.

"We have had discussions with Papal and Archdiocese representatives," Bratton said.

Homeland Security revealed it disrupted a threat in connection with the pope's visit.

Over the weekend, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul, admitted he is concerned about security but did not go into detail about the threat.

He said everything possible is being done to ensure the pontiff is kept safe.

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