Tag: Security
Election Management
Ballot Drop Box Implementation
Ballot drop boxes offer a secure, convenient alternative for voters to cast their completed mail ballots. They save voters money in jurisdictions where return postage is not prepaid, and they can reduce costs for election authorities that pay postage.
Jun 3, 2026
Communications
Crisis Communications Intake Response Forms
Crisis communications readiness helps election offices respond promptly, accurately and confidently during an emergency or significant event. Use these intake response forms to supplement your plans and help manage your office’s response to critical incidents by preparing contact lists, talking points, holding statements and more.
Sep 26, 2025
Election Management
60-Minute Toolkit for Emergency Readiness
The provided resources, the “Emergency Readiness Toolkit” and the “Emergency Readiness Guide,” offer a comprehensive framework for election officials to prepare for and respond to various crises. The Toolkit includes […]
Sep 25, 2025
Election Management
Election Learning Lab
Free, self-paced online courses to help election professionals enhance their skills in support of efficient, safe and transparent elections
Sep 22, 2025
Election Management
Guidance for Religious Leaders at the Polls
Religious leaders across the country are lifting their voices to call for a free, fair, and peaceful election season. Many of them are preparing to serve as “poll chaplains” or […]
Nov 1, 2024
Security
Keeping Elections Safe in Your Community: A Law Enforcement Quick Reference Guide
This information and guidance was compiled by Justin Smith, a law enforcement advisor for The Elections Group and a member of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections. Smith is […]
Oct 29, 2024
Polling Places and Poll Workers
Drop Box Resilience
Is your office prepared for an incident that compromises a ballot drop box? Drop boxes are used in many states and jurisdictions as a way for voters to return their […]
Oct 28, 2024
Communications
Election Security Graphics
These social-sized graphics can send a strong statement about your commitment to security. Reach out to our Communications Resource Desk for help customizing this for your jurisdiction: Resource Request Form
Oct 21, 2024
Communications
“Security Sandwich” — Best Practices for Voting System Security and Accuracy Template
Use this template to highlight the many layers of security practices your office uses to secure votes and voting.
Aug 27, 2024
Election Management
De-Escalation Training Materials
The Elections Group and the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University (BDI) partnered to create de-escalation resources for election workers. Slide template for in-person election worker de-escalation training (Note: The training slides […]
Aug 12, 2024