Chicago officials, Secret Service give DNC public safety update after another chaotic protest [Video]

CHICAGO – City of Chicago officials, alongside the United States Secret Service, will hold a series of daily public safety briefings during the Democratic National Convention.

The convention began Monday and will continue through Thursday, Aug. 22.

Wednesday’s briefing comes after reports of 72 arrests outside the Israeli consulate yesterday. On the first day of the DNC a group of protesters tore down security fences near the United Center Monday afternoon.

Officials began installing additional fences at Washington Boulevard and Wood Street about two blocks from the convention. Crews added a second layer of fence and began installing a second story. Additional anchors and locks were added to secure the fence in place.

We will be livestreaming the press conference at 11 a.m. each day in the video player above.

Shared below is the schedule for the public safety briefings and who will be in attendance:

Wednesday, August 21 – 11 a.m.

Thursday. …