US Elections: Extraordinary security measures to maintain law and order

Washington: During the US presidential elections, extraordinary security measures have been taken to maintain law and order and deal with the fears of violence against the election staff.

The National Guards have been activated in the US states of Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, while the FBI has also established a command post to monitor threats.

Election security laws have been in force in 19 states, including Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada, since 2020. In seven swing states, the authorities are determined to ensure voter confidence, security, and transparent elections.

According to media reports, security has been increased at around 100,000 polling stations across the United States. Special armed teams have been deployed for the polling staff, and 1,000 panic buttons have been ordered for the security of the election staff.

The panic button is paired with the cell phones of staff and law enforcement and is used in the event of an emergency.

According to the report, special armed teams will be deployed on the roofs of polling stations, National Guards will also be kept on standby on election day.

Georgia's Secretary of State says some elements can hinder the election process, but voting in Georgia is easy and fraud is difficult.

According to the report, Donald Trump is facing allegations of meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia, while the swing state of Arizona became a hotbed of unrest and conspiracy theories on the night of the 2020 election.

The central election center in Arizona's Maricopa County has been turned into a fortress, barbed wire has been installed around the center, while armed guards and SWAT have been deployed on rooftops.

Election security has also been tightened in the swing state of Pennsylvania. According to officials, multi-pronged measures are being taken in collaboration with security and law enforcement agencies.

On January 6, 2020, Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill, aiming to block the certification of the election results and turn a Biden victory into a defeat.

The director of the Cybersecurity Agency has warned of the dangers of cyber-attacks and hacking, saying that Russia, China and Iran are working to undermine Americans' confidence in the election.

The Cyber ​​Security Agency has expressed concern that false information could endanger election officials, workers and their families, while uncertainty in Washington is expected on Election Day and in the weeks after.

According to officials, attention is being paid to social media sites such as Telegram, fearing that right-wing groups can use Telegram to stir up conflict in democratic areas.

According to the US cybersecurity chief, foreign adversaries are spreading lies on a larger scale than ever before, creating a volcano of misinformation aimed at the American people.