De-escalation resources for the 2022 General Election
Cool, Calm and Counting: A Guide to Keeping Calm at the Polls
In addition to our customizable de-escalation, standards of conduct posters, and guidance and templates for crisis communications planning that are all available through the Communications Resource Desk at no cost, The Elections Group has created a new pocket guide, Cool, Calm and Counting: A Guide to Keeping Calm at the Polls.
This condensed pocket guide is a quick and easily accessible resource with the best tips from our most popular de-escalation and security resources to help election officials and their teams increase security, de-escalate tense situations and address concerns.
Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE)
Earlier this month, the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) released What Election Violence Could Look Like: A Video Training Scenario to help election officials and law enforcement as the prepare for the upcoming general election.
The full video is just under 8 minutes, and is available on YouTube.
Additional Resources
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - The Power of Hello
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - Non-confrontational Techniques for Election Workers Training
States United Democracy Center - De-Escalation: A Toolkit for Election Officials
Princeton University, Bridging Divides Initiative - De-escalation, bystander, and community safety training and resources
All Voting is Local and The Brennan Center for Justice - Poll Worker Rules for Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
Mediation Center - De-escalation Strategies for Election Officials
Elections Origin Story: Karen Brinson Bell
A new Elections Origin Story featuring North Carolina State Board of Elections Chief Election Official and Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell is available now.
Through this series, we aim to connect readers with election officials from different jurisdictions across the United States.
11 Media Relations Tips for Election Officials
Election activities for the 2022 General Election are in full swing, and election officials may find themselves – more than ever before – in a position to engage with the media in an effort to keep their community updated on pre- and post-election testing, ballot mailings, voter registration deadlines, risk limiting audits, polling place openings and closures, and much more.
Before engaging with the media be sure to check out our 11 Media Relations Tips for Election Officials — a quick and condensed guide to help election officials engage with the media in this constantly changing landscape.
7 Strategies for Enhancing Ballot Drop Box Security
Our 7 Strategies for Enhancing Ballot Drop Box Security guidance is available now. This comprehensive quick guide highlights everything pertaining to ballot drop box security from appropriate signage to location guidance, and even discusses security and monitoring.