Even as we’ve monitored many other aspects of the site’s development, World Trade Center security has remained a top concern.  And it looks like the NYPD, as opposed to the Port Authority, will be responsible for the bulk of policing and security matters in the future.

“NYPD will have access to all Port Authority facilities within the area,” according to an official announcement.  Also, “The City will form a dedicated police and security unit for the World Trade Center Area on a schedule to be established by the NYPD as part of a security plan for the World Trade Center Area to be developed by NYPD, with the concurrence of the Port Authority.”

The Port Authority will remain in charge of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, anyway, and on the record, representatives from both groups had nothing but gracious things to say.

Still, for the sake of seamless operations - which are the stated goal here - a key part of this agreement is the establishment of a security advisory committee.  Individuals representing the City, the Port Authority, the Governor of New York, and the Governor of New Jersey should all get together to discuss and iron out issues.

Here’s one last important note: Mayor Bloomberg said the World Trade Center security deal “will accelerate the rebuilding of the entire site.”