NYPD To Provide 'Coverage' At Theaters Showing Dark Knight Rises

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In the aftermath of the today's shooting in Colorado, at a screening of The Dark Knight Rises, the New York Police Department said it will be providing 'coverage' at theaters showing the film.

Per CBS News, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the coverage comes as a precaution:

#NYPD to provide 'coverage' at theaters where 'Dark Knight Rises' is showing 'as a precaution against copycats,' per Cmsr Kelly

' Tony Aiello (@TonyAielloNY) July 20, 2012

CBS News' Tony Aiello noted the that Kelly 'is said to be tight with' Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates:

NYPD Commissioner Kelly is said to be tight w/Aurora Chief Dan Oates, who rose to Dep. Chief during 21 years w/NYPD

' Tony Aiello (@TonyAielloNY) July 20, 2012