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 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
A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and ...
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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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 ...
Detroit vote-tallying venue ups security for 2024 after 2020 protests
After protests broke out at the venue during the 2020 elections process, they upped their security this time around.
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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.
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 ...
South Africa closes main border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate
South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its government news agency said on Wednesday, as protests against last month's disputed election in ...