Bruce Nuclear Power Plant Upgrades Security a Month After Terrorist Attacks
- Security was tightened around Bruce Power's nuclear plant Thursday, a month after terrorist strikes killed thousands in the United States. About 2,000 employees arriving for work were delayed about 15 minutes after two entrances were closed to focus security on those entering and leaving the site.
Provincial police were called in by the company to help manage traffic jams at the central gate.
Meanwhile, three phones connected to site security have been installed along the fence where a boater in distress entered the premises undetected on Sept. 23 to call for help.
Local police have also been working with Bruce Power's security officials since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, said provincial police Staff Sgt. Paul Holmes.
"We're working in partnership with Bruce Power to assist with the heightened level of security and have a presence, a higher presence in the area," he said.
Holmes would not say how many officers were involved or what they're doing beyond traffic control.
Before the terrorist attacks, Holmes was responsible for helping plan police response to emergencies, such as a release of radiation from the plant.
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