Security Increased In Boston Ahead Of Inauguration Day

BOSTON — The parking lot at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is packed with military trucks and police cruisers. “It makes you nervous that our democracy is coming to this point,” said Boston resident Alex Roshi.

State Police said they have no new intelligence suggesting a specific threat, but at the State House Monday, every corner was under police guard Monday. It was surrounded by metal barricades and men and women in reflective yellow vests. “I’m glad that we had the resources to be able to provide this kind of safety,” said Alex Godfrey from across the street.

Governor Charlie Baker activated 500 National Guard members to protect Massachusetts specifically through the inauguration. “All of our military police officers are trained at federal law enforcement standards, and hold a military occupational specialty in law enforcement,” said Lt. Col. Bryan Pillai, with the Massachusetts National Guard Police.

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