National Harbor, police prep for MGM traffic: 'We have a plan' - WTOP Morning Headlines - Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Police helicopters. Officers posted at each intersection. A high-tech command center at National Harbor equipped to stream live feeds from on-site traffic cameras and area surveillance cameras. Those are some of the measures officials are taking to prepare for the grand opening of the MGM resort and casino Thursday. [Logo] MORNING HEADLINES - December 07, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [National Harbor, police prep for MGM traffic: 'We have a plan'] Police helicopters. Officers posted at each intersection. A high-tech command center at National Harbor equipped to stream live feeds from on-site traffic cameras and area surveillance cameras. Those are some of the measures officials are taking to prepare for the grand opening of the MGM resort and casino Thursday. 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