In preparation for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August, the Chicago Police Department, along with the U.S. Secret Service and other local and federal agencies, have begun efforts to inform businesses and residents about the expected impacts. These preparations include conducting safety exercises and canvassing in areas around McCormick Place and the United Center to brace for heightened security measures. Additionally, civil liberties advocates have raised concerns regarding the Chicago Police Department's mass arrest plans for the event.
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Officials with the U.S. Secret Service, Chicago Police Department and other agencies began preparing businesses and residents around McCormick Place and the United Center for heightened security during this summer’s Democratic National Convention. https://t.co/GSowMiTiFe
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Secret Service, CPD start bracing residents, businesses for impact of this summer’s Democratic National Convention https://t.co/WlHV8jgVoY
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Representatives from local and federal agencies met last week to conduct a safety exercise ahead of this summer’s Democratic National Convention. https://t.co/ZrQhMbOBZM https://t.co/Sv2fx8ibOg
As we prepare for the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention in August, we are making sure businesses and residents are informed of how they will be affected. We joined local and federal partners to canvass in the area of McCormick Place today, which will be one of the… https://t.co/6V92xnTRrH