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Fri Jan 15, 2021, 01:14 PM Jan 2021

Michigan law enforcement 'prepared for the worst' ahead of potential protests



Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated National Guard assistance and staff are securing the Capitol perimeter ahead of potential violent protests on Sunday.

Michigan State Police Col. Joseph Gasper said during a Friday news conference that state and local law enforcement officials in Lansing are working together to avoid a “repeat” of the U.S. Capitol siege last week that left dozens injured and five dead, including a police officer.

“We are prepared for the worst,” Gasper said.

The precautions follow warnings from an internal bulletin from the FBI that armed protests are being planned in all 50 states this week through President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., next Wednesday, Jan. 20.

On Friday, Whitmer’s spokesperson confirmed the governor activated National Guard assistance in response to local law enforcement requests.

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-law-enforcement-prepared-worst-ahead-potential-protests
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