Acting Pittsburgh police chief holds press conference ahead of Monday rallies, Election Day [Video]

By now, it’s safe to say that Allegheny County is considered one of the top prizes in the 2024 presidential election, making Pittsburgh a very popular spot for campaign stops.

“So far this year, we’ve done 34 dignitary visits in the city of Pittsburgh, with 18 of those occurring between September and November,” said Chris Ragland, acting police chief for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

Now there is a final push for votes, as Former President Trump plans to hold a rally Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. Vice President Kamala Harris is also slated to arrive in the region Monday for her rally at the Carrie Blast Furnace in the Swissvale area.

Before Trump’s rally in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ragland held an Election Week press conference. He said the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is fully staffed for the event and is working with the Secret Service from roughly 5-8 p.m.

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