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Operations, Physical Security
U.S. Postal Inspectors: Securing Elections
USPIS
This poster outlines the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s (USPIS) role in protecting the integrity of election mail, postal employees, and election officials. It serves as ... Read more
Physical Security
Navigating a Potential Bomb Threat
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
This issue guide provides election officials with best practices for preparing for and responding to potential bomb threats affecting polling locations. It outlines immediate coordination ... Read more
Operations, Physical Security
Securing Election Mail: An Overview for the Election Community
USPIS
This one-page overview explains the role of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) in protecting Election Mail, including ballots sent domestically and internationally. It outlines ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Pay-For Cybersecurity Services for Election Officials
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Elections Group
This guide aims to address the challenges posed by evolving election security needs amid reduced federal support. It describes and prioritizes essential election cybersecurity services ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Leading Cybersecurity Conversations with Your County Team
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Elections Group
This guide is designed to help election officials lead productive, informed cybersecurity conversations with county stakeholders. It breaks the discussion into clear phases—Preparation, Execution, and ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security
Election Security Planner Cybersecurity Tool
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
Protect Democracy
The Elections Group
The Election Security Planner is an interactive online assessment that guides election officials and their IT teams through a series of questions about their cybersecurity ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Safeguards for Using Artificial Intelligence in Election Administration
Brennan Center for Justice
This report provides guidance for election officials on responsibly evaluating and using artificial intelligence in election administration. It identifies common AI risks, including bias, errors ... Read more
Cybersecurity
How Election Officials Can Mitigate AI Threats
Brennan Center for Justice
The Elections Group
This one-page checklist outlines practical steps election officials can take to mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence, such as deepfakes, impersonation, and misinformation, in the ... Read more
Physical Security
What Election Violence Could Look Like: A Video Training Scenario
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
The purpose of this training scenario is to help election administrators and police/leaders visualize realistic threats of violence related to election operations so they can ... Read more
Physical Security
PSA: Increasing Trust in Our Election System
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections highlights a series of public service announcements (PSAs) featuring retired military leaders, law enforcement, and election officials. The ... Read more