Security Drills Continue At Indian Point

BUCHANAN, N.Y. – Simulated gunfire may be heard this week coming from the dual reactor Indian Point Energy Center as security personnel at the plant conduct terrorist drills, officials said.

Indian Point Energy Center officials said they're continuing to conduct security drills at the two nuclear reactor facility.
Photo Credit: *Entergy Nuclear*

by Jessica Glenza

11/27/2012 2:00 a.m.

“We are informing the public now about these events so there is no undue alarm caused by what people may hear at the site,” said John Ventosa, site vice president and Entergy’s top official at the facility.

Personnel act out "simulated attacks intended to be as realistic as possible, without using real bullets," according to a press release. During the simulated attacks, security personnel act as terrorists and attempt to gain access to nuclear facilities. Similar drills were also conducted Nov. 12.

The drills are evaluated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and involve the use of laser guns that shoot "laser bullets," which are detected by vests worn by security personnel. Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant officials said this equipment is known as MILES gear, or Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems.

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