Officials Wednesday said they will secure Washington, D.C., ahead of the election certification and inauguration after over ten permits were filed by organizers of protests. Officials said they learned from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and will implement anticlimb fencing, parking restrictions, and vehicle checkpoints.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Department released a statement on the agency’s preparations, saying, “The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is working closely with our local, state, and federal partners as we prepare for the 2025 Inauguration. As with any other events in the District, it is our priority to ensure the safety and security of District residents and visitors.”