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.
D.C. businesses, buildings secured before Election Day
Crews at Howard University and throughout the city put up security fences and boarded up windows ahead of Election Day.
Officials Beef Up Security for US Election Day
Anxiety over threats of political violence is running high heading into today’s election in the US, with authorities across the country taking unprecedented measures to protect both election workers and the ballots themselves.
Security ramps up in Washington, D.C., on Election Day
Local and federal law enforcement bodies in Washington, D.C., are increasing security for Election Day. From the White House to Howard University, businesses are boarded up, streets are closed, and security measures have been increased.
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.
Security tightened ahead of U.S. election
Violence is a concern across the U.S. on election day and security has been ramped up in many places including at polling stations as well as where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be watching results come in.
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 ...
US states worried about election unrest take security precautions
A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on ...
U.S. Intelligence Warns Iran and Russia May Try to Sow Discord After Election
Foreign adversaries of the US may step up efforts to divide the country in the days and weeks after Election Day, the Biden ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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.
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.
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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.