All articles tagged with #security protocol
CNN analyst Josh Campbell defended the actions of federal agents and Kristi Noem in removing Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference, stating the response followed standard security procedures, though he raised questions about the tactics used to detain Padilla after he resisted and turned back toward the agents.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has been chosen as the "designated survivor" for President Biden's State of the Union address, a security protocol dating back to the Cold War aimed at ensuring continuity in the presidency in the event of a catastrophic event. The designated survivor must be a natural-born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the U.S. for the past 14 years. This year's choice follows last year's selection of former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in 2022.
The Maryland State House was placed on lockdown for about two hours due to an anonymous phone threat, prompting law enforcement to conduct sweeps of the building and surrounding grounds. No signs of suspicious activity were found, and the lockdown was lifted, allowing people to re-enter the premises. State officials and law enforcement agencies expressed gratitude for the response to the potential threat.
The New Orleans Police Department has admitted that information on NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie's investigation was inadvertently released. The investigation into Vappie, who is linked to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, may have been compromised. The files were leaked to the public as well as members of the media. The Police Monitor is requesting an audit trail for all platforms where evidence was recorded as well as where statements were housed for the investigation. The Police Monitor is also calling for a review of NOPD's security protocol so that other investigation information is not inappropriately released.