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Breaking NewsSupervisor of Elections Julie Marcus stressed that voters should feel safe and that 'physical security’ and 'cybersecurity' procedures are in place.10:37 PM EDT October 21, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Two armed people said to be hired by the Trump campaign as security guards were spotted at a St. Pete early voting site Wednesday, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections said, citing information from the sheriff’s office.Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus said an election employee was the first to be told about the individuals, who were said to be seen in “security-type uniforms,” and “it appeared” they were openly carrying a sidearm.“From what I understand from the sheriff himself, that this is – these security individuals – are licensed security individuals who were hired through a licensed security license company by the Trump campaign to, I guess, protect the campaigners,” Marcus explained.Marcus said the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of what happened, and deputies were sent to the early voting site .10 Tampa Bay has reached out to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed it was aware of the situation but did not immediately reveal any details."...We will address it in the morning," a spokesperson said.Marcus stressed that voters should feel safe and that “physical security’ and “cybersecurity” procedures are in place.“Know that our office is working with law enforcement to ensure if there are any perceived or actual threats of intimidation, deterring voters from voting, impeding voters to vote, anything that would involve a person’s ability to cast a ballot in this election, know that our office and the sheriff’s office will take this very seriously – are taking this very seriously. It will not be tolerated,” she said.10 Tampa Bay has also reached out to the Trump campaign and is awaiting a response.This is a developing story. Check back with 10 Tampa bay for updates.&nbsp;You can watch our full interview with Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus below:&nbsp;What other people are reading right now:►Breaking news and weather alerts:&nbsp;►Stay In the Know!&nbsp;Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsSupervisor of Elections Julie Marcus stressed that voters should feel safe and that 'physical security’ and 'cybersecurity' procedures are in place.10:37 PM EDT October 21, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Two armed people said to be hired by the Trump campaign as security guards were spotted at a St. Pete early voting site Wednesday, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections said, citing information from the sheriff’s office.Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus said an election employee was the first to be told about the individuals, who were said to be seen in “security-type...

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