State Capitol Security

Connecticut authorities say they will keep security tight at the State Capitol in Hartford through Inauguration Day in the wake of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Though local agents say there’s been no substantiated threat to Connecticut, authorities aren’t taking any chances.

Connecticut law enforcement agencies are bracing for protests at the state capitol this weekend.  The FBI is warning all 50 states to prepare for the potential that those armed protests could turn violent. Though local agents say there’s been no substantiated threat to Connecticut, authorities aren’t taking any chances.  While the Connecticut National Guard is headed to help secure...

State police and State Capitol police said they are prepared for any possible protests at the State Capitol this weekend in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

Law enforcement and Connecticut’s military are reinforcing the barriers on the state Capitol grounds in preparation for possible armed protests at the state capitol and other nearby state buildings. Rallies at the state Capitol over the last year have increased 275% but none of them have been violent and ended with only one arrest. “With the current climate of America…

State Capitol Police in Connecticut have increased security at the Capitol building in Hartford in the wake of the riot in Washington.

With reports of an FBI memo warning of possible protests at all state capitols leading up the Inauguration, state leaders say they are receiving regular security briefings.