Sheriff’s office briefs Electoral Board on polling-place security, contingency planning
The board heard a presentation from Chris Russell of the sheriff's department on Election Day security and contingency planning covering threats such as bomb threats, active shooters, fires, power outages and medical emergencies; the board said the briefing will be the first step toward a formal emergency plan.
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Chris Russell of the Charlotte County sheriff's department briefed the Electoral Board on Election Day security and contingency planning, outlining threats that could disrupt polling places — including bomb threats, active shooters, fires, power outages, medical emergencies and flooding — and suggested items that can be included in training protocols.
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