From Homeland Security Today:
The US Secret Service Wednesday released security and transportation plans for inaugural events in Washington, DC, describing outlining road closures, restricted zones, public transportation options, and routes exclusively for pedestrians.
Inauguration events begin Saturday, Jan. 17 and extend through Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated the inaugural period as a National Special Security Event, designating the Secret Service as the lead agency for coordinating transportation planning and other matters with a host of federal and local agencies.
The security plans call for the screening all members of the public and tickets guests to inaugural events through controlled checkpoints. Security regulations preclude anyone from carrying firearms, ammunition or explosives as well as weapons of any kind; packages, coolers, thermal or glass containers, backpacks, and large bags; laser pointers, bicycles, support structures for signs, and any other items deemed inappropriate; and all animals other than seeing-eye dogs.
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