In wake of the recent attacks in Paris, King County Sheriff John Urquhart sent an email to all of his deputies asking them to carry their weapons while off duty.

“Of course we should all stay vigilant and ‘if you see something, say something,’ but after Paris, that doesn’t seem enough,” said Urquhart. “While off duty, I am asking all commissioned personnel to always carry their sidearm, with extra magazines.”

Redmond Police Department Assistant Chief Kristi Wilson added in an email to the Reporter: “Our department is aware of global security issues and we will continue to coordinate closely with our residents, analysts and law-enforcement partners to monitor safety risks for our community. At this time, our department does not have any intelligence that lead us to believe there is an increased safety threat in the local area.”

In the email, Urquhart also told his deputies that the FBI has not received any specific, credible information of any imminent attacks to this country.

“I believe the bigger threat to the greater Seattle area is a home-grown terrorist who decides to act unilaterally in support of ISIL,” Urquhart said.

Urquhart ended the email to his deputies saying, “Now is the time! With all that is going on in the world, it is more important than ever to have the means to protect your family, the public and yourself.”