Law enforcement will have the added help of the National Guard on Election Day, Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Monday evening.
The governor will activate 60 members to be on status and stationed in Nevada National Guard facilities in both Carson City and Las Vegas on Nov. 5, the Review-Journal reports.
“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety and preparedness on Election Day,” Lombardo, formerly the Sheriff of Clark County, said in a press release.
The release called the decision “one of many proactive steps the state is taking to ensure all possible resources are in place for a timely response to any challenges that arise.”