Ahead of Election Day, officials prepare for protests and possible violence
On election night, the street out front will be blocked off. These "hardening" measures were suggested by the city police chief to protect the ballots being counted inside, said Celestine Jeffreys, Green Bay's city clerk.
Portland police prepare for violent protests after election
Portland Police are preparing for potentially violent protests to break out on or around election day. “I think there is an increased amount of sensitivity to the election and attention that people are feeling and communities across the country not just to Portland,
How Colleges Are Preparing for Election Day and Its Aftermath
As ever, colleges will have to balance the promotion of campus safety with the protection of free expression — an increasingly challenging task.
How Portland police prepared for election night protests, potential violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has been preparing for potential violence and protests for months ahead of Tuesday night’s election, and they won’t be alone. Voters likely won’t know the results of many races until the next couple of days for final counts to be tallied.
Buildings boarded up in Oakland as authorities prepare for possible election protests
While large-scale protests weren't seen in Oakland in 2020 after former President Donald Trump lost, they did occur the days after Trump won in 2016.
Both sides in Oakland mayor recall make final pre-Election Day push
People on both sides of the Oakland mayor recall race made the final push to turn out the votes Friday, with Mayor Sheng Thao and recall supporters holding separate events.
Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats
However, there are now planned protests for Jan 6., the day of the electoral vote certification. Capitol Police have ...
As Election Day looms, CHP is ‘vigilant’ for violent protests at California Capitol
A spokesman for the California Highway Patrol said that officers are “ready to respond” if violence breaks out at the State ...
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Security ramped up nationwide for Election Day, preparing for mass protests
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser isn't planning on calling the National Guard as of now, but if things get out of hand, she will have the choice to do so.
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Southern California deputies, officers poised should Election Day havoc break out
From squad cars checking in on polling places to officers on call for the possibility of unruly election-related protests ...
America's New Normal: Fences Go Up Across D.C. as Election Day Arrives
City leaders said they were prepared for a candidate to declare victory early, but said there was no credible threat of violence.
Salem Police, Oregon National Guard prepare for protests ahead of Election Day
Salem Police officers have been training and preparing for the possibility of protests on and after Election Day. Here's what ...
NYPD officers stationed at over 1,200 polling sites on Election Day
NYPD officers will be stationed at all the polling sites in New York City on Election Day, officials said. At least two ...
Election Officials Are Bolstering Security Ahead of Tuesday
Concerns about political violence and misinformation are pervasive, but state and local authorities say that your vote is more secure than you might think.