In the wake of the attacks on two Minnesota legislators and their spouses, Ohio has heightened security measures around the statehouse and lawmakers.
In the wake of the attacks on two Minnesota legislators and their spouses, Ohio has heightened security measures, particularly around the statehouse and lawmakers' residences. State Highway Patrol cars are now stationed outside the Ohio Statehouse and patrolling near lawmakers' homes to ensure their safety.
Bipartisan support grows for enhancing safety protocols amid rising political violence "The Democrats had a one-vote majority in the House and were tied in the Senate so by doing this, I think this person was trying to effectively change who was in charge of those legislative bodies in Minnesota," he said. "We are so one-sided here in the legislature that knocking off a couple of democrats isn't going to change anything." While he doesn't fear for his safety inside the statehouse walls, DeMora said he's scared the divides along party lines will reach a breaking point. "The vitriol of the partisanship has gone way too far, and again I blame it on one person," he said. "I blame it on the president. I'm worried it's going to become more and more prevalent and that scares me." In addition to the patrol cars, extra barricades have been set up to limit foot traffic, and additional personnel will be stationed outside sessions, especially as the state debates the controversial budget. "A lot of groups looking to get money aren't going to get money, and again, maybe they want to come and protest," DeMora said. "To make sure the protests don't get out of hand, I think everyone's erring on the side of caution the next few weeks we're in session." Sen. Casey Weinstein also noted on Facebook that the State Highway Patrol, responsible for lawmakers' security, will be patrolling their homes. ABC 6 asked the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Gov. Mike DeWine's office about the security measures in place. Both said they cannot release specifics. "We remain committed to the safety and protection of all individuals we serve, including state officials," OSHP said in a statement. "We continuously assess and adapt our strategies in coordination with our law enforcement partners to ensure public safety." ABC 6 has requested records regarding initiatives for highway patrol to perform welfare checks around lawmakers’ homes and surveillance around their personal addresses. We will update as that information becomes available.
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