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(CNN) — Secret Service and Chicago police officials are ramping up preparations for the Democratic National Convention in August, with officers receiving training ranging from First Amendment rights to handling
"Even if it s not an act of violence, and it appears peaceful, but it s a violation of the law, blocking roadways, blocking venues.we will declare mass arrests in those situations and make those arrests," Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting the nation s second-largest police department as fully prepared for protests ahead of the Democratic National Convention, including on a new mass arrest policy.