1,000 Massachusetts National Guard Members On Stand-By Election Night

Approximately 1,000 members of the Massachusetts National Guard will be on standby during Election Night.

Governor Charlie Baker has signed an order to make up to 1,000 members of the Massachusetts National Guard available if requested by local government officials "to maintain public safety or protect opportunities to exercise First Amendment rights during large-scale events," WCVB reports.

"There is no indication of any public safety risk in Massachusetts," Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco said via WCVB. "Just as the administration does for all major events, we have made additional resources available should local leaders request them."

"We are aware of no specific or credible threats to election sites in Massachusetts," State Police Colonel Christopher Mason said via WCVB. "We continue to monitor all available intelligence and will maintain an enhanced operational posture for Election Day and beyond and will be prepared to assist in any situations that arise in order to protect public safety and the rights of all our citizens."

Mason also confirmed police will increase staffing on Election Day and the days that follow to ensure safety on state roadways and property.

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