Washington, D.C., was on high alert Monday ahead of Election Day. From the White House to Howard University, local and federal police were working extra hours to ensure that the vote, the voters and the candidates stay safe. While there has been no specific threat, there was extra security fencing around the White House to help defend against any attempt at election violence. Meanwhile, bomb-sniffing dogs made their rounds through cars parked along the National Mall. NBC Bay Area’s Damian Trujillo has more in the video report above. Decision 2024 Oct 22 Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls Decision 2024 Oct 24 Election officials reassure public of voting safeguards ahead of election day