Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are on high alert ahead of the Republican National Convention, which begins in Milwaukee on Monday. The changes to security measures include: Former President Donald Trump injured in shooting At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday night.
A threat assessment prepared jointly by the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, Milwaukee Police Department and the Southeastern Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center in Milwaukee was sent to law enforcement agencies in preparation for the Republican National Convention, urging them to be on heightened alert.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that the assessment did not identify any credible or specific threats.
Following the shooting at the Butler, Pennsylvania rally, multiple law enforcement officials told CBS News’ Nicole Sganga that plans are underway to expand the Republican National Convention’s perimeter and create a buffer zone around the rally.
A gunman at the rally opened fire with an AR-style rifle outside the Secret Service perimeter and was then shot and killed, law enforcement sources said. Killed by a Secret Service sniperTrump Hit above the earOne rally participant was killed and two were seriously injured.
In a statement, the Trump campaign said Trump was “in good spirits” and “looks forward to joining you in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate you as the 47th President of the United States.”
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Law enforcement sources said the assessment uncovered concerns that the venues for the games and events leading up to and following them could be attractive targets for foreign terrorist organizations, domestic violent extremists, domestic violent extremist groups, so-called lone wolf criminals and active shooters.
Other key findings in the threat assessment include that the tournament’s symbolic nature and links to the 2024 general elections mean it could be seen as an attractive target.
Therefore, all law enforcement and security agencies Strengthening presence and resources During the event.
The Republican and Democratic conventions are considered high-priority events for law enforcement, on par with other high-profile mass gatherings such as the Super Bowl and the presidential inauguration.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security classifies the RNC as a SEAR -1 event, which it defines as “a significant event of national and/or international significance that requires extensive assistance among federal agencies.” Federal law enforcement bulletins, such as joint threat assessments, are required for all SEAR-1 events.
At least 24 states and the District of Columbia have sent officers to the event, according to Milwaukee police, and other departments may be added to the list “until the start of the event,” officials said.
The U.S. Secret Service is leading the coordination of next week’s event.
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Republicans from across the country are gathering at the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee to nominate their presidential candidate. Former President Donald Trump’s nomination this week is He won the nomination in March. Trump has yet to announce his running mate after collecting the 1,125 delegates he needs.
The convention began on Monday and will run through Thursday, with the formal nominations for president and vice president expected to take place on Monday afternoon.
Milwaukee is Considered a Democratic strongholdBut holding a convention in the battleground state of Wisconsin will put the Republican message in front of key voters.
Nicole Suganya contributed to this report.
