Increased scrutiny of the U.S. Secret Service and the fear of a 'copycat' assassin will lead to amped-up security at former President Trump's rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to speak in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, about 200 miles from the venue where an attempt was made on his life earlier this month. Experts tell Fox News Digital that security measures will be 'amped up' in light of scrutiny facing the U.S. Secret Service and the potential for a 'copycat' killer. 'You have the expression 'copycats.
Gene Petrino, who served as the SWAT commander for Florida's Plantation Police Department for 26 years and is an expert on active shooter incidents, told Fox News Digital that there is 'always a concern for copycat shooters,' and that 'a recent attack would most definitely tighten the security risk and response.' The fear of another attempt isn't unfounded. Within the three weeks before John F. Kennedy Jr.
Pennsylvania State and Capitol Police will assist the Secret Service in securing the venue, State Police told Fox News Digital, while the local Harrisburg Police Department will cover traffic control surrounding the venue. 'You would think that would be easier to secure,' said Maloy, who protected former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and former Secretary of State John Kerry.
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