The New York Police Department (NYPD) has completed a detailed security assessment for the New York Knicks’ victory parade scheduled for Thursday. The assessment highlights concerns about a lone actor possibly targeting the parade, which is expected to attract large crowds due to its historical significance. This information was shared with various law enforcement agencies and reviewed by NBC News.

There are no new or credible threats reported ahead of the ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan. The NYPD routinely uses these assessments to decide how many officers should be deployed to events. For this parade, more than 10,000 NYPD members are expected to be present as it moves through the Wall Street area. The high level of security does not indicate any imminent threat.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani anticipates a massive turnout, stating, “It may well be the largest parade in New York City history.” The Knicks secured the NBA championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-seven series. They clinched the title two days after achieving the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, wrapping it up in Game 5 held at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Celebrations erupted in New York, over 1,500 miles away, as the final buzzer sounded.

The NYPD assessment mentions that most spectators will be “celebratory and law-abiding.” However, there is concern that “non-ideologically motivated criminal actors” might exploit the event for acts of property destruction, vandalism, and disorderly conduct. Following the decisive game, 63 individuals were arrested, and 10 officers sustained injuries. Outside Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Knicks fans were seen celebrating exuberantly.

With extensive media coverage and anticipated crowds, the NYPD is vigilant about potential threats involving knives or blunt objects, vehicle attacks, or drone usage. The assessment characterizes the celebration as a “high-priority target for malign actors” given its significant media presence and the unprecedented number of attendees expected in Lower Manhattan and associated events throughout the city.