WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Secret Service and its public safety partners
will hold a news conference to release the comprehensive public safety map and other security
measures for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, scheduled for Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.
U.S. Secret Service Democratic National Convention Coordinator Jeff Burnside will be joined by
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry
Snelling, FBI Chicago Acting Special Agent in Charge Lucas Rothaar, Chicago Office of
Emergency Management and Communications Executive Director Jose Tirado, and other
officials to outline the plans.

WHAT: News Conference on 2024 Democratic National Convention Security Impacts.  

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  

WHERE:  U.S. Secret Service’s Chicago Field Office (525 W. Van Buren St., Suite 900,
Chicago, IL 60607).

RSVP: Media attending the event are asked to complete the RSVP form at the link below by 5
p.m. on Monday, July 22. RSVP confirmation and further arrival instructions will be sent via
email. As this is a Federal government facility, those attending will require pre-entry security
screening and an escort. Journalists with camera equipment should plan to arrive two hours early.

2024 Democratic National Convention Security Impact Press Conference RSVP.

The Chicago Mayor’s Office and the Illinois Governor’s Office will provide a livestream of the press conference for
those unable to attend.

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