Resources to Support Safe and Secure Elections

This resource is designed to provide a high-level primer on federal obstruction of justice, and the various types of conduct that may constitute obstruction of justice at or near a polling place.

This resource provides information for state and local election officials about federal grand juries and provides some considerations for officials, should they receive a grand jury subpoena, to discuss with their attorneys.

This resource provides a brief overview of the methods the federal government may use to seize election materials and recommendations for how state and local government officials can prepare to protect election materials and ensure they can continue to administer free and fair elections while minimizing potential disruptions.

This resource provides a high-level explanation of the FBI’s chain-of-custody requirements, procedures, and documentation practices. Understanding these procedures may help election officials and their counsel understand how law enforcement agencies generally document and securely maintain evidence, which may become relevant in the event election materials are seized.

This resource provides a brief overview of the law applicable to law enforcement presence at polling locations, along with practical steps state and local law enforcement leaders can take in advance of and during any operation by federal agents at or near polling sites.