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Election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5 .
Having a sheriff’s deputy at early voting locations and panic buttons are among the added security steps.
The focus on security comes as threats of political violence have been on the rise.
Election offices have been targets of harassment and even death threats since 2020 .
In Luzerne County , Pennsylvania , election officials estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security.
In Los Angeles , law enforcement canine teams will be helping scan incoming mail ballots for suspicious substances.
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey said her office is much better prepared this time with more cameras, armed security and bulletproof glass.
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