CES to Use 'Vigilant Security Procedures,' CTA Vows After Berlin Attack

CTA knows of no "credible threats against CES 2017, but we remain in communication with the Department of Homeland Security, FBI and local law enforcement officials," Karen Chupka, senior vice president-CES and corporate business strategy, emailed us Tuesday. We questioned Chupka on any additional security precautions CES would take to thwart the type of vehicular attack made on the Christmas market in central Berlin Monday that killed 12 people. "Following the implementation of enhanced security procedures at CES 2016, we are continuing to incorporate vigilant security procedures at CES 2017 with the goal of maintaining the safety of all of our guests while creating as little inconvenience as possible," Chupka said. "This includes more armed officers at our various locations and restricted access points." CES 2017 again will use the bag restrictions and metal detectors first imposed at the 2016 show, CTA said last month (see 1611300044).