By Kaylee Greenlee
https://dailycaller.com/author/kayleegreenlee@gmail.com/
The Metropolitan Police Department refused to discuss how it is preparing for potential violence and protests leading up to election day, and D.C. Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser has not responded to requests for comment.
Protests and riots have occurred in major cities across the nation, including Washington, D.C., since George Floyd died while in the custody of former Minneapolis police officers in May.
MPD reportedly spent $130,000 on “less-lethal” munitions and “training kits” on June 1, WUSA reported. MPD Chief Peter Newsham said the purchase was made to prepare for post-election protests and possible riots, though the MPD would not confirm plans to confront post-election demonstrations to the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) spokeswoman Alaina Gertz told the DCNF that “MPD members will provide special attention (increased patrols) to the areas around polling places to ensure that order is maintained.”
Gertz declined to elaborate on plans for the evening of Nov. 3, but said the department collaborates with local and federal law enforcement partners to maintain order.
“The Department’s general order in reference to Police Arrangements for Election Day Voting Process is available” online, Gertz said.
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/21/dc-metropolitan-police-department-election-day-protest/