L.A. County Recorder and sheriff hold press conference on safeguarding the election
LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) - Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC), is holding a press conference Tuesday morning.
In a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference is focusing on "election security and preparedeness" as well as highlighting "election security coordination, ballot processing and safe transportation and handling of ballots."
During the press conference, it was announced that more than 520 additional voting centers will be open over the weekend.
"They'll remain open everyday through Election Day from 10:00am to 7:00pm...then on Election Day, they will open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm," Logan shared.
The press release further says Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna will also participate in the press conference as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's (LACSD) K-9 unit will demonstrate "how they scan and safeguard incoming ballots."
Sheriff Luna also warned that any acts of voter intimidation will not be tolerated.
"Election safety is a top priority for us in Los Angeles County, specifically with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and we are committed to a fair process, free of intimidation or free of interference," Luna added.
To watch the livestream of the press conference, see attached video.
