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Washington on unprecedented high alert

2025-01-05 15:49:14Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Washington on unprecedented high alert
Washington on unprecedented high alert

Law enforcement and security forces in and around Washington are mobilizing reinforcements as they prepare to secure three major events in the nation's capital. The developments come after the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

The first event will be held on Monday, when the new Congress convenes to certify the outcome of the presidential election, four years after the January 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol.

The second event will be the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, beginning with ceremonies beginning Tuesday and ending Thursday.

The final event will be on January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated.

"It's never happened before. We have three (special national security) activities within a 15-day period," Matt McCool, of the Secret Service's Washington office, told reporters on Friday.

"But, I want to tell you that we adapt to the needs. We have been working for years on such activities. So we will be prepared," he said.

Despite concerns raised after the attack in New Orleans and the explosion in Las Vegas, security officials are so far confident that activities in Washington will take place safely.

"We have no credible or concrete threat related to these activities," said David Sundberg, assistant director at the FBI's Washington office.

Law enforcement and security agencies have taken increased measures, considering that the city and the region are facing an increasingly dangerous environment.

The Secret Service said Friday it was bringing in agents from across the country to boost its presence, which was already at its highest level in three years.

The Washington Metropolitan Police Department said it has added about 4,000 officers from various departments across the country.

The capital's National Guard confirmed that it has approved requests for further support, including the availability of 500 additional Guard members for election certification on January 6 and liaison officers for the state funeral.

An additional request for 7,800 more Guard troops is also being considered to secure President-elect Trump's inauguration.

"A variety of security measures, both visible and invisible, will be taken in coordination to ensure the smooth functioning of the comprehensive plan," said Secret Service agent McCool.

Washington police announced that increased security measures will go into effect on Sunday. Specialized officers will be deployed throughout the city to be on standby in case of any emergency.

The Capitol Police, which has 2,400 officers and civilian employees responsible for protecting the Capitol and members of Congress, announced that it is now better prepared for emergencies than it was four years ago.


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