It will be up to CPD to secure the soft perimeter, meaning everything outside of the convention, and that may be where the biggest challenges lie.
Michelle GallardoWhen is the Democratic National Convention ? Chicago's United Center will host Joe Biden and other Democrats Aug. 19-22.The Chicago Police Department called a press conference Monday in response to all the questions that have inevitably surfaced surrounding security for the upcoming Democratic National Convention after an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump over the weekend.
So not only is it CPD's job to ensure that all the planned protests go off peacefully, but they do have responsibility, in conjunction with the Secret Service, for manning and securing the rooftops of all the buildings outside of the hard perimeter which may have a line of sight to the United Center.
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling reiterated that planning for this event has been going on for over one year, and that planning includes preparations for every scenario.
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