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.
