Extra patrols around the capitol building and guarding the entrance to the Statehouse parking garage were just one sign of the enhanced security Tuesday.
Robert Sanford, a retired firefighter from Pennsylvania, has been arrested, accused of being the man seen on video throwing a fire extinguisher that hit three police officers at th What the FBI does and I think it s the right thing, is put it out and allow individual municipalities to evaluate it for themselves and decide what is the right course of action, said Sullivan. It s better that they over plan than under plan.
Sullivan says overplanning is important. When you have to call for help in the middle of a crisis, help is not going to get there in time to make a difference, he said.
Extra security will be in place at Independence Hall and other sites across Philadelphia and the entire tri-state area as authorities prepare for the potential of violent disruptions in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration.
CHICAGO (WLS) The FBI is warning officials in Washington D.C. and all 50 state capitals to be ready for possible face-offs with violent extremists.
The warning prompted Governor JB Pritzker to activate the Illinois National Guard to bolster security at state buildings in downtown Springfield.
Pritzker has called 250 members for state active duty. Illinois State Police, Secretary of State Police and Illinois Emergency Management Agency are working in tandem with local and federal counterparts to protect the residents of Illinois while safeguarding the right to peaceful protest, according to the governor s office.
Some windows at the State Capitol building were being boarded up Friday.