A spokesperson for DPS confirmed security will be increased at the Executive Tower, but could not comment further on the additional measures or to what led to the increase.
By Jess Popovich | 3TV/CBS 5
The Department of Public Safety will be increasing security at the Arizona Capitol on Monday as state electors cast their official vote for President-elect Joe Biden.
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According to a letter obtained by Arizona’s Family, access to the Executive Tower will be limited to employees, who will only be able to enter through a specific entrance. Arizona’s Family is not revealing which entrance out of an abundance of caution for employees’ safety. Additionally, employees will only have access to certain floors with the appropriate badge access.
These safety measures are being implemented at the specific direction of DPS, according to the letter. A spokesperson for DPS confirmed security will be increased at the Executive Tower, but could not comment further on the additional measures or to what led to the increase.
Arizona’s 11 electors meet on Monday to cast their votes for Joe Biden. Because of Arizona’s Electoral College laws, all of the state’s 11 electoral votes will go to Biden.
