very much. >> McCoshen Scot Ross. Thank yo.
Starting Monday, look for "Here& Now" 2024 election coverage from
the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee at 2
p.m. live each day. Senior political reporter Zac Schultz,
with panelists McCoshen and Ross. Then each night at 830, a
Wisconsin update and on Friday, full coverage starting at 7 p.m.
on "Here& Now" The convention is expected to draw about 50,000
people to Milwaukee. It will also bring a national and
international spotlight to the state's largest city. Here and
now reporter Stephen Potter will also report from the convention
and has been closely monitoring the security efforts in and
around the site of the RNC at Fiserv Forum.
>> While the thousands of attendees will be focused on the
politics of the Republican National Convention next week, a
significant law enforcement presence will be focused on
security. priority than public safety.
>> We've been working hard to ensure safety.
>> My name is Mike Hensel. I'm the Michael Hensel is the
special agent in charge of the FBI for Wisconsin, one of the
lead agencies responsible for convention safety and bringing
personnel to Milwaukee. Thousands are being brought in
to make sure it's safeguarded. We have over 12 different
agencies, both federal, state and local involved in this
national event. The primary being the Secret Service, who
has the primary jurisdiction both for the RNC here. And then
in August, the DNC and the Chicago area Milwaukee PD the
Highway Patrol. Really every agency within the state has some
component, again, of the Coast Guard fire.
established two perimeters around the Fiserv Forum, which
is where most of the convention activity will be held. The
larger perimeter is roughly a ten by ten block area that is
open to the public, but any vehicle entering must be
screened. The smaller perimeter is restricted only to
pedestrians who have convention credentials, and they must enter
through a security checkpoint. Restricted items not allowed in
either security perimeter include flammable liquids, rope,
chains, large pieces of lumber, and hammers. Additionally,
firearms will not be allowed in the convention. Only smaller
perimeter. However, per state law, firearms will be allowed
within the larger security perimeter that is open to the
public. Maritime restrictions will also be in place, so no
boats will be allowed on the part of the Milwaukee River that
flows through downtown. Hensel says that it's not just up to
law enforcement to keep the RNC safe.
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