CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- "It would be inappropriate for us to
confirm or deny details of news reports about federal law enforcement
action before an official statement from the Justice Department.
    "However, Sears Tower security officials regularly speak with the FBI
and local law enforcement authorities who track and investigate terrorism
threats. Today was no exception. Despite new information, law enforcement
continues to tell us that they have never found evidence of a credible
terrorism threat against Sears Tower that has gone beyond criminal
discussions.
    "Among commercial office buildings, Sears Tower sets the standard for
security. We have implemented many measures -- both visible and
behind-the-scenes -- to protect the building. Our officers are among the
most highly skilled of any commercial office building, regularly receiving
training from the city of Chicago, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and
Firearms, the Secret Service and the FBI on topics ranging from how to
detect people with ill intent, how to spot and react to a suspicious
packages and how to respond to a fire until the Chicago Fire Department
arrives.
    "We place the highest priority on the safety and security of our
tenants."
                -- Barbara Carley, Managing Director, Sears Tower

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