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Authorities Participate In Active Shooter Drill At JFK Airport

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- If you're seeing an increased police presence around John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday, fear not!

The Port Authority is conducting an emergency response exercise at JFK airport until 3 p.m. Saturday.

The agency says the exercise is part of an ongoing series of drills which enable them to work with the New York Police and Fire Departments to test and enhance response procedures.

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