As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, law enforcement agencies are working to secure the July Fourth holiday in the nation’s capital. The event will feature a speech from Trump and a fireworks show, and federal and local agencies are tasked with providing security.

Security Measures

According to officials, the security plan is still being ironed out, with logistical headaches spreading across agencies. The Secret Service, FBI, and other federal and local police will be juggling security for the event, which will include an airshow and a fireworks display.

Washington, DC, is well-positioned to secure large-scale events, with restricted airspace and advanced anti-drone technology. However, the threat of drones and lone wolf attacks remains a concern, and law enforcement agencies are taking steps to mitigate these risks.

World Cup Demands

Federal law enforcement agencies are also providing security for the World Cup, which is being held in several cities across the US. This has stretched resources thin, with some deployments delaying federal responses to emergency calls.

Despite the challenges, officials are confident in their ability to provide security for the July Fourth celebrations. As one federal law enforcement official involved in the planning told CNN, ‘DC is kind of a unique animal when it comes to large-scale security. Everybody here already knows how to do these.’

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.