Michigan AG sends elections guidance to law enforcement agencies

(Michigan Advance) The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has issued guidance to law enforcement on appropriate action for early voting and Election Day advising on scenarios law enforcement might encounter.

It’s a felony to obstruct or attempt to obstruct an eligible voter from exercising their right to cast a ballot and new laws in effect this election and there are penalties for intimidating or obstructing election workers from performing their duties.

“Election inspectors are trained and instructed to contact law enforcement, as appropriate, to ensure there is no disruption in voting. If law enforcement is called, you can assume that it is because the election inspector has run out of other options to maintain order and law enforcement intervention is necessary,” said the advisory sent out earlier this month, which was signed by Criminal Trials and Appeals Division Chief Robyn Liddell.

The note to law enforcement advises that because some public places like schools that are being used as early voting sites and Election Day polling locations don’t allow open or concealed firearms, officers should become familiar with what locations do not allow firearms. Additionally, if law enforcement is alerted to a person at a polling location with a firearm, they should evaluate things like the intentions of the individual, as well as the impact they’re having on voters and election staff. ................(more)

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