FBI sets up 24/7 National Election Command Post to handle security threats

Nov 5

Lauren Taylor Reporter

By Lauren Taylor (Reporter), Alex Delia (Producer), Bast Bramhall (Video Editor)

The FBI has established a 24/7 National Election Command Post in Washington, D.C., to address any threats that may arise before and after Election Day. This weeklong effort brings together over a dozen federal agencies and roughly 80 personnel per shift to monitor for federal election crimes, cyber threats, foreign interference and domestic terrorism risks.

The FBI’s Election Command Post is based in the Strategic Information and Operations Center at FBI headquarters. Agents and officials are prepared to respond to threats as results come in.

Agencies supporting this operation include the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Capitol Police and the U.S. Secret Service, among others.

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Each of the FBI’s 55 field offices are also operating local command posts. The offices are working closely with state and local election officials to pass on relevant tips and complaints.

James Barnacle is the deputy assistant director of the Criminal Investigative Division of the FBI. He said they’re prepared for the election.

“We feel like we’re well positioned to handle and triage information that comes in. We have the people in place,” Barnacle said.

The NECP’s mission is to protect the election process from potential disruptions while ensuring that information flows swiftly between federal, state and local partners.

This multiagency effort will continue through at least Nov. 9, handling all significant complaints and any incidents that could impact election integrity.

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IN THE LEAD-UP TO ELECTION DAY, THE FBI HAS TAKEN MAJOR STEPS TO SAFEGUARD THE SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE VOTING PROCESS. A NEW ELECTION COMMAND POST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN WASHINGTON DC, STAFFED BY OVER A DOZEN FEDERAL AGENCIES AND OPERATING 24/7 THROUGH THE WEEK OF THE ELECTION.

THE FBI’S NATIONAL ELECTION COMMAND POST, OR NECP, IS NOW IN FULL OPERATION AT THE J EDGAR HOOVER BUILDING IN WASHINGTON. WITH 80 PEOPLE PER SHIFT AND KEY FEDERAL AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER, THE NECP IS TRACKING ANY POTENTIAL THREATS TO THE ELECTION.

THIS ELECTION COMMAND POST WILL OPERATE AROUND THE CLOCK, HANDLING A CONSTANT STREAM OF REPORTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WHETHER IT’S A POTENTIAL CYBER ATTACK, FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, OR EVEN THREATS AGAINST ELECTION OFFICIALS. EACH OF THE FBI’S 55 FIELD OFFICES ARE ALSO COORDINATING WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, TAKING IN TIPS AND COMPLAINTS TO MAKE SURE ANY THREATS ARE SWIFTLY ADDRESSED.

James Barnacle. Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation

“Russia, China, and Iran are seeking to influence U.S. government policy and politics for their benefit. They are also looking to undermine democracy, sow discord, and undermine Washington’s standing in the world.”

THE NECP WILL BE ACTIVE THROUGH AT LEAST NOVEMBER 9th, WITH THE FBI PLEDGING TO WORK CLOSELY WITH AGENCIES LIKE THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE SECRET SERVICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION REACHES THE RIGHT OFFICIALS.

THIS IS THE FBI’S MOST EXTENSIVE ELECTION SECURITY EFFORT TO DATE. THE AGENCY SAYS IT’S FULLY MOBILIZED TO RESPOND TO ANY RISK THAT MIGHT IMPACT VOTER CONFIDENCE, ENSURING EVERY VOTE COUNTS SAFELY AND SECURELY.

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