Secret Service tours Chicago Democratic National Convention venues
CHICAGO -- 'Make no mistake, we are ready' – that was the message Tuesday from the Chicago Police Department about the upcoming Democratic National Convention .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.
McCarthy said one of the important tasks during the Secret Service's current visit will be setting up a central communication center. He said he is not surprised that organizers have been closed-mouthed so far about the exact perimeter of the convention. 'It's good operational security not to put out the perimeter until you absolutely have to,' said McCarthy, 'so let's not give anyone who might have some bad intentions any more information than they need.
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