Two of the most critical federal agencies, the United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, tell the ABC7 I-Team the convention poses a unique challenge with needs for duplicate security checkpoints.
ByThe Secret Service and the ATF told the ABC7 I-Team their security preparations are ready for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.As the Democratic National Convention is about to open, major law enforcement groups responsible for protecting the massive event say they are ready.
"We have our Special Agent canine handlers we're going to be deployed at checkpoints," Chicago's ATF Special Agent in Charge Christopher Amon said. "They're going to be deployed at different venues to help ensure that any issues there are mitigated s far as a potential explosive device or package. So we are going to have them throughout the city and working this event to make sure it's safe.
"The Secret Service is a no failed mission. So we're always at the, at the highest levels of security," said Derek Mayer, the Special Agent in Charge of Secret Service, Chicago.Chicago mayor says city is well-prepared for 2024 DNC: 'Join the story, it's a great one'
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