Overview

• Chicago's top cop emphasizes a balanced approach to handling protests at the Democratic National Convention, learning from past events.
• Milwaukee gears up for the Republican National Convention with a focus on a 'highly complex, dynamic and dangerous threat environment'.
• Both cities are seeking $75 million federal security grants, an increase from the traditional $50 million, to cover heightened security needs.
• Milwaukee plans to repurpose equipment purchased for the 2020 DNC and is acquiring new items, including a mobile command post and surveillance technology.
• Activists express concerns over the potential for surveillance and chemical agents to suppress protesters at both conventions.