Committee for Safe and Secure Elections Applauds Election Officials and Law Enforcement for Their Dedication Amidst Unprecedented Challenges

Washington, D.C. — Safe and secure elections are the hallmark of American democracy. As all polls have closed around the country, the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) extends deep gratitude to our nation’s election officials and law enforcement for their unwavering commitment to administering a safe and secure election amid one of the most challenging environments in recent history.

Election Day presented a unique set of challenges with new threats and heightened pressures on those tasked with ensuring a safe and accessible voting process. The cooperative efforts of law enforcement and election officials, years-long preparation, and coordination across all levels of government have proven to be critical in the face of unacceptable assaults on the election process. All of us should protect voters, election officials and their families from threats.

We acknowledge the diligence of election officials and the essential role of our partners in law enforcement, whose coordinated efforts upheld the security of polling places, even in the face of non-credible yet disruptive bomb threats. Their vigilance today is a testament to their dedication to our democratic process, and we look forward to their continued partnership in the days ahead.

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About The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections

The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections features cross-partisan experts in election administration and law enforcement who aim to support policies and practices that protect election workers and voters from violence, threats and intimidation.

CSSE has held nearly 150 training sessions in more than 35 states — and developed law enforcement reference guides for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. — bringing together thousands of current election workers, law enforcement, first responders, city emergency management, building administrators, and others. 

The Committee also works to build relationships and trust between election officials and law enforcement to better equip both to prevent and respond to threats and violence against voters and election workers. For more information about The Committee’s resources and policy principles, please visit safeelections.org.

For more information, please contact: press@safeelections.org