No dangerous protests in Madison during inauguration week, law enforcement remains prepared
January 20, 2021 3:30 PM Gabriella Bachara
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MADISON, Wis.– Madison didn’t see any dangerous protests this week, but state and local law enforcement agencies were prepared anyway.
The state placed barricades near entrances to the building to keep people away on Sunday. Those were pushed to the side later in the week. First floor windows of the State Capitol Building have been boarded up since last week.
The Department of Administration was unable to say how much longer windows will be boarded up and roadblocks would be present at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building.
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Cones and fencing are put up to block off an area outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
The state Capitol in Madison hasn’t seen signs of demonstration so far Sunday although many members of law enforcement are present in anticipation of protests that could turn violent amid the upcoming inauguration of President-elect
In fact, with numerous streets closed off around the Capitol Square, the area has been much quieter than it would be on a usual day no cars, and conversations can be heard from a block away.