Plan B for election & aftermath

We noted at the tail end of a posting yesterday that it would be good if UCLA (and other UC campuses) had a "Plan B" in case of untoward events surrounding the election - a week from today - and its aftermath.

Apparently, two nearby jurisdictions - Santa Monica and Beverly Hills - are making such plans:

From the Santa Monica Mirror:

Santa Monica police say they will increase their presence in preparation for any potential unrest surrounding the upcoming election.

According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Lieutenant Joseph Cortez, the department has no intelligence to indicate Santa Monica will be a place of unrest but said “we also know that things can change rapidly and are actively monitoring the situation.” 

The SMPD says that beginning October 30, Santa Monica will see an elevated police presence throughout the city. 

“Over the last several weeks, the Santa Monica Police Department has been working with our local and regional partners in preparation for any unrest surrounding the election,” Cortez said. “Our visibility should not cause alarm and is dedicated to swiftly intercede with any type of criminal activity.” 

According to police, the City of Santa Monica and the SMPD have plans in place that include “a robust staffing model” and have coordinated with the Office of Emergency Management to have an activation plan for the entire City. The Department could not immediately be reached for more information surrounding these plans. 

The announcement by the SMPD comes days after the City of Beverly Hills announced they will be shutting down Rodeo Drive on election day saying it is “planning for the worst.” ...

Full story at https://smmirror.com/2020/10/santa-monica-police-to-increase-presence-ahead-of-election/ 

Depending on how the election turns out, on court decisions, and on who-knows-what, there could be problems. The "worst" that happens with making a Plan B is that nothing unfortunate occurs and that the plan can be put in a drawer and forgotten.