Preparations underway in Tallahassee for possible Inauguration Day protests

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Security concerns have law enforcement across the state preparing for protests at the Capitol in Tallahassee.

The preparation comes after the FBI received word of plans by supporters of President Donald Trump to storm state capitols across the country on Inauguration Day.

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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said they have a unified command made up of officers from federal, state and local agencies from across the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has also activated the Army National Guard nearby should they be needed.

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In Tallahassee, City Hall and the county courthouse are shut down Tuesday and Wednesday, just in case.

However, although protests were expected over the weekend, they did not occur.

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The mayor said he respects the rights of people wanting to protest, but he said violence and destruction of property won’t be tolerated.