Politics & Government

Secret Service Tours Chicago DNC Venues; CPD Officers To Train For Unrest

The perimeter is a big deal—because it will impact road closures and where people will assemble.

(Adam Harrington/CBS2)

June 5, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- "Make no mistake, we are ready" – that was the message Tuesday from the Chicago Police Department about the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

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Meanwhile, the U.S. Secret Service director toured key Chicago venues on Tuesday. But the Secret Service is staying tight-lipped about the convention perimeter—and an expert said the agency will not discuss it until absolutely necessary.

The perimeter is a big deal—because it will impact road closures and where people will assemble.

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