Chicago DNC 2024: Chicago officials, Secret Service to hold security briefing for Democratic National Convention at OEMC [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s top security officials and the Secret Service have been preparing for Monday’s events for months. there’s a briefing Monday morning.

City leaders have said for months that safety is a top priority for the DNC.

Monday morning will be the first of week-long briefings at the Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

The office is where the Secret Service will be leading federal, state and local agencies on keeping the DNC safe and secure. And of course putting out information, if an unplanned situation begins unfolding.

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