Hartford police said they’ll provide a dignitary protection detail for former vice president Joe Biden’s trip to Hartford Friday with officers, detectives and supervisors who have a lot of training in the field of protection.
Biden is coming to Hartford to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont and 5th District congressional candidate Jahana Hayes.
His visit will be just a day after two suspected explosive devices addressed to Biden were discovered at postal facilities in Delaware. The devices are similar to others sent to prominent Democrats across the country over the past few days.
In all, 10 suspicious devices have been found so far.
Biden's event in Hartford is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.
Hartford Police Lt. Paul Cicero said the department will provide security to the building and the surrounding area. There will be plainclothes and uniformed officers.
“Obviously with what’s going on with the country right now we’re at a heightened sense of awareness in regards to what is occurring,” Cicero said.
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Cicero said the department has secured high-profile events and attendees in the past and is prepared for the challenge.
“The city of Hartford has recently and routinely offered plenty of security for presidents past presidents and other high-profile politicians," he said.
In an email on Thursday, Hartford Assistant Police Chief Rafael Medina said the police department has had no threats related to the event and that they were working to ensure a safe venue.
The event should not affect regular patrols in the city and there are no planned road closures.
