Statement from Fulton County Police Regarding Election Day Security
Statement from Fulton County Police Regarding Election Day Security
November 05, 2024
The Fulton County Police Department has responded to multiple calls regarding threats at Fulton County Polling Places since polls opened this morning. We have investigated each of these and found no active threats. We will continue to remain vigilant.
Because these threats, the polling places at the Etris Community Center and Gullatt Elementary in Union City closed for a short duration earlier this morning. The Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections will seek a court order to allow these polling places to remain open for the same period as the temporary closure.
Disruption of the voting process is a crime and individuals found to be making disruptive threats will face charges.
We want to assure voters that their safety is our highest priority. Voters will see officers at all 177 polling places today. Fulton County Police Department is also coordinating with each of the law enforcement agencies within Fulton County to prevent and swiftly respond to any incidents.
Because these threats, the polling places at the Etris Community Center and Gullatt Elementary in Union City closed for a short duration earlier this morning. The Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections will seek a court order to allow these polling places to remain open for the same period as the temporary closure.
Disruption of the voting process is a crime and individuals found to be making disruptive threats will face charges.
We want to assure voters that their safety is our highest priority. Voters will see officers at all 177 polling places today. Fulton County Police Department is also coordinating with each of the law enforcement agencies within Fulton County to prevent and swiftly respond to any incidents.