The NYPD is operating in a heightened threat environment ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. The department has increased security measures, including deploying more than 600 new recruits and increasing the number of drone teams. There are no credible threats at this time, but the NYPD remains vigilant. Security preparations are based on incidents happening around the world, and precautions against vehicle ramming incidents have been taken. The NYPD is also monitoring the emerging threat of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua.