{"id":107599,"date":"2024-10-23T18:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/dc-warns-of-potential-for-violence-and-election-uncertainty-ahead-of-jan-6\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T18:03:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:03:28","slug":"dc-warns-of-potential-for-violence-and-election-uncertainty-ahead-of-jan-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/dc-warns-of-potential-for-violence-and-election-uncertainty-ahead-of-jan-6\/","title":{"rendered":"DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(WASHINGTON) — Federal and local law enforcement and officials in Washington, D.C., are ramping up preparations to ensure a safe and peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, 2025, and on Inauguration Day.<\/p>\n

In September, the Department of Homeland Security designated Jan. 6 a National Special Security Event (NSSE) and approved D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for additional federal resources.<\/p>\n

The District is anticipating that there will be no declared winner on election night and, \u201cWe could enter a period where we have pervasive misinformation and disinformation about the outcome of the election,\u201d D.C. Assistant City Administrator Chris Rodrigez warned on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a period, perhaps days or weeks, where the country, and in many respects the world, will be sitting and waiting for the declared winner,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Although there are no specific threats to the city, officials are planning ahead for any and all threats, including continued pervasive misinformation and disinformation about everything ranging from COVID to political polarization and violence. They noted that social media will be the \u201cepicenter\u201d of false information.<\/p>\n

Preparation for Inauguration Day began in the aftermath of the deadly Jan. 6. insurrection. Five people died during or after the attack, including four protesters and one police officer. Approximately 140 police officers were injured during the attack, according to the Department of Justice.<\/p>\n

Bowser told ABC News that one of the biggest lessons D.C. learned was to have \u201cbetter coordination among the federal branches, and that is what the National Special Security Event status provides.\u201d<\/p>\n

D.C. Police Chief Pam Smith told reporters on Tuesday that close to 4,000 additional law enforcement officers will be deployed to D.C. between Jan. 6 and Inauguration Day.<\/p>\n

In addition to law enforcement, the mayor is considering an advance request to the Department of Defense for National Guard support. Normally, a state’s governor would call out the Guard, but because D.C. is not a state, it must go through DOD. However, the Capitol Police can now call up the National Guard for support without needing the Capitol Police Board\u2019s pre-approval.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have also implemented changes that will hopefully ensure that we will not need to call the National Guard unless it is a last-case scenario,\u201d Capitol Police told ABC News.<\/p>\n

Like D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police have focused on expansion in the four years since Jan. 6. Capitol Police told ABC News that it has strengthened partnerships and coordination with local and state officials.<\/p>\n

Capitol Police had a wave of resignations and retirements after Jan. 6, but over the past four years has hired several hundred people and now has 2,100 officers on staff. The agency also added 140 civilians to serve in various roles such as intelligence specialists, operational planners, and emergency management specialists, as well as a new Rapid Response Team.<\/p>\n

A source familiar with security planning told ABC News to expect a security footprint similar to that of the State of the Union or the recent NATO Summit in Washington in July.<\/p>\n

However, officials are prepared for any and all threats, noting it is a \u201cfluid, unpredictable security environment,\u201d which includes extremist groups and the potential for civil unrest.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you see something, say something\u201d noting that the pipe bombs found at the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters were placed the night before the insurrection \u201cmost likely to distract law enforcement,\u201d Rodrigez urged residents.<\/p>\n

Bowser told the council to anticipate robust fencing around the Capitol from Jan. 6 until Jan. 21.<\/p>\n

She also noted that if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election, the city\u2019s challenges will differ from a win by former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

The mayor said in the event of a Harris win, \u201cThe issue is probably a million people will be here who are celebrating and who are in good spirits, and that also presents its challenges to make sure everybody can do it safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that the United States Capitol Police are prepared to ensure a peaceful transfer of power at the Capitol, regardless of the victor,\u201d she added, noting that her team has experience handling large-scale historic inaugurations, including former President Barack Obama\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

Copyright \u00a9 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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