IN THE FRONT LINE

If anyone should worry about the threat of a terrorist attack its New York. Security manager, Bethann Rooney is responsible for implementing and managing a port security programme and setting future strategy. She has been actively involved in the legislative process and works with federal government and other parties to address awareness, prevention, response and consequence management including Operation Safe Commerce, port security grants, demonstrations of new technology and the preparation of security plans and vulnerability assessments. She spoke to Nick Elliott.