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Associated Press - November 24, 2009 10:45 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - 1 of the key figures in the New York City Police Department's security planning for the upcoming trial of the Sept. 11 terror attack suspects is being promoted.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly is promoting NYPD Inspector Michael Blake, currently assigned to the Counterterrorism Division, to Deputy Chief. Blake will work closely with NYPD Deputy Chief William Morris who is coordinating overall security planning for the trial.
In prepared remarks, Kelly says Blake has already conducted a preliminary assessment of locations that will be affected by the trial, including the federal courthouse at 500 Pearl St., the Manhattan Detention Center, and surrounding streets and buildings.
Blake, who is 48 years old, joined the force in 1986.
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