Maryland, Virginia increase security at state capitols
FBI warns of armed protests across U.S. in wake of D.C. riot
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By Emily Zantow
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The Washington Times
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Virginia and Maryland are increasing security measures at their state houses following FBI warnings of possible armed protests at state capitols this weekend in the wake of last week’s deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Numerous law enforcement agencies in Virginia established a unified command Wednesday in Richmond as state lawmakers convened this year’s legislative session.
The multi-agency effort includes the Virginia State Police, the Division of Capitol Police, the Richmond Police Department, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, among others.