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.
Bomb Threats & Hoaxes: Mitigating Election Disruption
To minimize potential disruptions in future elections, law enforcement and election officials should be aware of recent election-related bomb threat trends. This framework can help…
Five Steps to Safer Elections
CSSE’s Five Steps to Safer Elections provide information on how election administrators and law enforcement can work together to strengthen our elections. These written and…
Four Steps to Working with Challenging Visitors
Content creators may provoke employees and interfere with government business, but these consistent steps can help you respond while maintaining transparency.
Combatting Swatting Attempts
False emergency calls to draw an armed response are dangerous and disruptive, but law enforcement and election officials can work together to reduce these dangers.
Security Assessment Checklist
This checklist resource is provided to assist with conducting site safety assessments of election offices,polling locations, early voting sites, and ballot drop box areas. It…
Policy Paper: Providing Safety and Security to Elections and Election Workers
CSSE recommends fully funding election worker security, protecting their privacy, holding those who threaten them accountable, and improving tracking of incidents.
Additional Resources
Video: Sheriff Paul Penzone on Strengthening Law Enforcement Partnerships for Election Security
CSSE Chair Paul Penzone outlines how law enforcement can respond to an increase in threats against public servants and the election infrastructure by building relationships.
The Elections Group: Defending Democracy-Protecting Election Officials from Digital Threats
The first in a series of papers discussing how to protect election and recommending concrete steps election officials can take in their individual capacities.
Video: Brennan Center for Justice – Election Officials Under Attack
Scapegoated for election outcomes that some politicians and voters did not like, election officials have been under unprecedented attack.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: Physical Security of Voting Locations and Election Facilities
By following the steps of Connect, Plan, Train, and Report, election officials, poll workers, and partners can contribute to the safety of the election facility.
MOU Template for Election Security Services
This MOU aims to outline the framework for providing support and protection at various election sites during the specified period.
Combatting Swatting Attempts
False emergency calls to draw an armed response are dangerous and disruptive, but law enforcement and election officials can work together to reduce these dangers.
