MILWAUKEE (AP) — Security measures have intensified along the Milwaukee River this week during the Republican National Convention, with patrol boats and heavily armed officers now a common sight. The unique challenge of securing the winding waterways near the Fiserv Center RNC convention site has led to around-the-clock patrols by roughly half a dozen police departments, state and federal agencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Joe Neff emphasized the dedication of the officers working long shifts to prioritize public safety. The Coast Guard allowed journalists on board a 29-foot boat typically used for search-and-rescue operations to observe the security operations near the convention site.
