Israeli security agencies trained top U.S. policemen in terrorism prevention. A delegation of 14 police chiefs from major metropolitan areas — including New York, Washington, Boston and Chicago — spent five days in Israel at the end of January. Israeli police and army units briefed the delegation on how to identify suicide bombers and secure large venues, such as malls and stadiums.
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