Threatened election officials install panic buttons, bulletproof glass
In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, election officials estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security and with law enforcement.
Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting procedures won’t be tampered with.
Election officials turn to police, panic buttons and more following contentious 2020 events
Election officials are taking actions to protect their workers, volunteers and voters amid concerns of heightened political rhetoric and threats (AP video: Mike Householder and Christina A.
Panic button, bulletproof glass: How US election officials are preparing for threats
US election officials are enhancing security for the November 5 presidential election in response to rising threats. Measures include increased law enforcement presence, panic buttons, and tighter security at polling locations.
Panic buttons, bulletproof glass: How US election officials are preparing to stay safe during polls
As election season approaches in the US, authorities are taking extensive measures to ensure both the safety of election workers and the security of the voting and ballot-counting process. The focus on safety comes amid a rise in political violence across the country,
Ahead of Election Day, officials beef up security with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5.
Election officials ready for November by installing panic buttons and bulletproof glass — and even ordering Narcan
Local election directors are beefing up security in advance of Election Day to keep workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting procedures aren’t tampered with. Their concern isn’t just theoretical.
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Suspicious mail sent to elections officials in several states
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Election officials beef up security in advance of Election Day
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