NYPD says 'no credible threats' emerging from Columbia University anti-Israel protests

NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Tarik Sheppard said Monday that "there's been no credible threats to any particular group or individual coming from this protest or any other" at Columbia University, where anti-Israel demonstrations have been raging.

Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry added that the local bureau commander "has been in close contact with the school administration here, and they asked -- the only NYPD assistance that they have currently asked for -- is for us to patrol the outside, the outer perimeter of the school."

"We have received reports that Israeli students walking on campus had their flags taken away from them, snatched out of their hands. We also received reports that the Israeli students -- there were some hateful things that were said towards them and they want to know if that was a crime or not," Daughtry added. "But there has been we have received any reports of any physical harm against any student. However, if there's any student, Jewish or whoever that's been assaulted or wants to make a police report or wants to talk to the police, we encourage them to call 911."