QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) – Local law enforcement will increase their presence on Election Day throughout the Quad Cities.

Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane said the office is calling in reserve deputies to assist. During the day, deputies will go to several polling stations to make sure there are no problems.

At the end of the voting, the reserve deputies will transport the ballots from the polling stations to the auditor’s office.

Lane said it’s important for deputies to be prepared for anything on Election Day.

“It’s just really important, I think, for peace of mind that we’re prepared on Election Day and to make sure that if something were to happen in Scott County, we’re prepared for it.”

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