Atlanta election workers to get ‘panic buttons’ amid rising threats

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A key swing county in suburban Atlanta approved nearly $50,000 this week to purchase “panic buttons” for election workers, a move that comes as those who administer elections have faced increased threats and harassments.

Georgia election workers to get ‘panic buttons’ amid rising threats

Cobb county officials approved the devices as safety concerns for poll workers have mounted since 2020

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Former President Donald Trump, who has long spread false claims about the 2020 election results, has now begun to suggest the 2024 election could be stolen from him, leading to renewed concerns about threats and harassment that could disturb voting.

Local Georgia officials equip election workers with 'panic buttons' to combat rising threats

Cobb County, Georgia, approved nearly $50,000 to purchase the devices, which allow poll workers to quickly alert authorities in emergencies, ahead of the presidential election.

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[Yakuda]

A key swing county in suburban Atlanta approved nearly $50,000 this week to purchase “panic buttons” for election workers, a move that comes as those who administer elections have faced increased threats and harassments.

Georgia election workers to get ‘panic buttons’ amid rising threats

Cobb county officials approved the devices as safety concerns for poll workers have mounted since 2020

www.theguardian.com

If you don't cheat you dont need panic buttons. It always amazes how assholes cant seem to figure out why they are treated like assholes.