Orange County adds safety measures to protect voters in November

Orange County adds safety measures to protect voters in November UCF Police Chief Carl Metzger led a discussion Friday on how local and federal agencies can help protect voters and ballots during the election season. (Orange County Supervisor of Elections /Orange County Supervisor of Elections)

By Brittany Caldwell

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Supervisor of Elections is preparing for the August Primary Election.

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Law enforcement is also making safety plans as early voting approaches.

UCF Police Chief Carl Metzger led a discussion Friday on how local and federal agencies can help protect voters and ballots during the election season.

For the first time this year, the elections office will add extra security to over two dozen supervised voting sites in Orange County.

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These include assisted living or nursing home facilities.

Voters will see off-duty Orange County deputies and Orlando police officers at those facilities.

Read: Orange County sample ballots are now available to view

Orange County adds safety measures to protect voters in November UCF Police Chief Carl Metzger led a discussion Friday on how local and federal agencies can help protect voters and ballots during the election season. (Orange County Supervisor of Elections /Orange County Supervisor of Elections)

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