Local police take on expanded election security roles amid rising tensions in American democracy

Summary

The article examines how American elections have become increasingly tense and security-focused since 2020, leading local law enforcement to play a much larger role in election administration. Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis describes how elections have shifted from being barely noticeable events to year-round planning priorities. The piece explores the challenges of balancing election security with maintaining voter access and trust, as police departments across the country take on new responsibilities in safeguarding polling places, election workers, and the electoral process itself.