19 states prep National Guard as America gets ready for crucial vote
Security measures ramp-up across the nation before next-days presidential election between **Trump** and **Harris**. National Guard units stand ready in multiple states while local authorities set-up extra protection around vote-counting sites
In a nation-wide prep for Nov 5th election security officials dont take any chances. The National Guard readies troops in 19 states - from Nevada to Pennsylvania while local authorities set-up extra protection measures
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face-off brings extra security to vote-counting sites. Las Vegas tabulation center got a security fence (just like in 2020); meanwhile Maricopa County in Phoenix installed metal barriers around its downtown facility. Sheriff Russ Skinner explains his departments approach:
We will have a lot of resources out there a lot of staff a lot of equipment
The sheriffs office deploys high-tech solutions - including aerial drones and stand-by snipers teams to watch polling places
In Arizona some schools and churches stepped back from being polling stations this year; however the Mormon church stepped in offering its buildings as replacement sites. A multi-cultural group of about 12 community leaders formed an anti-violence committee working with faith-based groups to stop mis-information
Detroitʼs convention hall - which saw protests during last elections vote count - now has:
* Metal detectors at entrances
* 15-person police patrol inside
* Roof-top security teams
* Yellow barriers along streets
In Oregon Washington and other states National Guard units stay ready while DC businesses cover windows with plywood. Peter Simi - Chapman University expert warns that if Trump loses potential unrest might spread across multiple locations making it harder for law enforcement to control
