Four individuals were apprehended following an unauthorized entry into the DNC premises, as reported by the Chicago police department.
Law enforcement chief Larry Snelling, addressing reporters at the boundary enclosure, was evaluating if the existing barrier was adequate.
"Our duty here is to safeguard the DNC, secure our city, and ensure our city's safety," Snelling remarked. "We're clueless about the consequences if that managed to get past this barrier. However, as I've mentioned before, we won't tolerate any form of damage to our city. We won't tolerate any individuals responsible for instigating violence."
The DNC Public Safety Joint Information Center issued a statement: "There hasn't been any breach of the inner perimeter, and there was no danger to any VIPs."
The center added, "The National Special Security Event plan adopts a multilayered approach. Each NSSE plan is distinct, and incorporates various levels. One of these backup systems includes the outer perimeter fence, which was constructed to prevent entry into the inner perimeter."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, communicating with CNN from the convention venue, affirmed that the authorities have a well-prepared plan and classified the fence intrusion as short-lived.
Pritzker stated that while the authorities respect the right to demonstrate, they won't "condone any mayhem."
"That's essentially how it's going to be," Pritzker concluded.
CNN's Jason Morris and Ryan Young collaborated on this report.
The incident at the outer perimeter raised concerns about potential political implications. Despite the fence intrusion, the governor assured that the proceedings would continue as planned.
