The governor of California announced the state is enforcing its security and taking “proactive measures” against possible civil unrest around the state’s Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
“Our State Operations Center is actively working with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in assessing threats and sharing intelligence and information to ensure those disgraceful actions are not repeated here,” he continued.
The measures include the mobilization of 1,000 members from the California National Guard who will ensure the protection of critical infrastructure and the state Capitol, Newsom authorized in a signed General Order.
In addition to increased police presence, authorities have also installed fencing and other barricades around the California Capitol that includes a 6-foot chain-link fence to enforce safety on its grounds.
FBI Director Chris Wray on Thursday said the bureau was monitoring an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter” related to potential threats leading up to the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
The FBI leader said that his department was assessing incoming leads about calls for armed protests and other types of potential threats linked to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach.
