TMJ4 got an exclusive look Wednesday at how the United States Secret Service is preparing for the upcoming Republican National Convention.
Agents from the Secret Service led Wednesday morning's gathering of the Private Sector And Community Impact Subcommittee. After a briefing at The Pfister Hotel, members of the subcommittee went door to door in downtown Milwaukee. The goal was to start establishing points of contact with businesses and neighbors inside what is anticipated to be the RNC's secure zone.
While the US Secret Service is leading the operation, the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukeee County Emergency Management, Milwaukee County Health Department, and the FBI are all taking part.
While going door to door, the Secret Service agents and other members of the subcommittee will gather questions and concerns from business owners and residents about the convention, which is expected to bring around 35,000 visitors to the area. The information gathered will be used to create a security plan.
The area of the operation is confined to downtown Milwaukee near Fiserv Forum where the RNC will be held this summer.
Charles Benson is working on a full report for TMJ4 News at 6:00 Wednesday evening. This story will be updated.
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