Law Enforcement Quick Reference Guides

The Committee produces Law Enforcement Quick Reference Guides that summarize key penal provisions found within state law for each state and the District of Columbia.

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Five Steps to Tribal Government Coordination
Safe and secure elections depend on strong relationships. For communities on Tribal lands, effective election security planning requires meaningful coordination with Tribal governments. Five Steps…
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Swatting in Elections: A Law Enforcement Briefing
Swatting can turn a false report into a serious public safety issue—particularly when the target is an election official or an election administration related facility….
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Leading in a Storm: 10 Leadership Tips for Election Officials
Local election officials are responsible for keeping essential election operations moving even when a crisis disrupts normal routines, strains staff, and demands decision-making with incomplete…
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Bomb Threats in Election Settings: A Law Enforcement Briefing
Bomb threats that target polling places and election facilities present a unique challenge for law enforcement: protecting public safety while minimizing disruption for Americans’ ability…
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Drones in Election Settings: A Law Enforcement Briefing
This guide is part of the CSSE Briefings for Law Enforcement Officers series, aimed at helping law enforcement understand what makes election settings unique—and how…
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Personal Security for Election Officials
This guide provides election officials with personal security suggestions you can implement at home, on the commute, and to protect your privacy online and in…
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Five Steps to Tribal Government Coordination
Safe and secure elections depend on strong relationships. For communities on Tribal lands, effective election security planning requires meaningful coordination with Tribal governments. Five Steps...
Learn more
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Drones in Election Settings: A Law Enforcement Briefing
This guide is part of the CSSE Briefings for Law Enforcement Officers series, aimed at helping law enforcement understand what makes election settings unique—and how...
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Personal Security for Election Officials
This guide provides election officials with personal security suggestions you can implement at home, on the commute, and to protect your privacy online and in...
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PSA: Increasing Trust in our Election System
A Message from Law Enforcement, Military Leaders, and Election Officials Threats against election officials and their families happen in war-torn countries–not in America. The Committee...
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The Election Official Legal Defense Network: Connecting Election Officials with Pro Bono Attorneys
The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) connects election officials with licensed, qualified, pro bono attorneys and communications support.
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Video: States United – What’s New in Blue | Preparing for a Safe Election Season
CSSE Chair Paul Penzone discusses how to keep election officials, voters, and the public safe and ensure a welcoming environment for all voters.
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Law Enforcement Quick Reference Guides summarize key penal provisions found within state law.