Police at the state Capitol in Hartford have increased patrols and put up new barriers around the building as the FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at capitols across the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
“The Connecticut State Capitol Police is continuing to monitor the aftermath of incidents that took place in Washington DC last week,” Officer Scott Driscoll, a spokesman for the Capitol Police, said Monday. “With the addition of extra patrols and guardrails on the property, steps are being taken to maintain our high level of safety and security. SCPD is aware of potential events over the next few weeks and as we monitor these any safety adjustments that need to be made will be addressed.