TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Representative Ross Ford issued a statement asking law enforcement agencies to increase public safety efforts at polling places.

This request comes after a man was arrested in Oklahoma City for a foiled the terrorist attack plan that would have been carried out on election day.

“I know our state election officials are working overtime to make sure poll workers and everyone who plans to vote are safe in our upcoming elections,” Ford said. “But as a former police officer, I just want to urge other law enforcement officers to be more diligent during this time.”

Ford served as a police officer in Tulsa for 25 years.

“I am grateful to the men and women of the FBI, whose hard work and vigilance stopped this plot. I am confident that they and other law enforcement will be equally thorough in the coming weeks to monitor suspicious activity and counter any further threats. I deeply appreciate those who work so hard every day to protect and keep our state safe,” Ford said.

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