Ballot Transport Standoff

As a county election security officer, you're transporting critical ballot boxes when your armored vehicle is surrounded by an increasingly hostile crowd. Protesters are claiming widespread fraud and demanding to inspect the ballots. With backup still 18 minutes away, you must maintain ballot chain of custody while preventing the situation from escalating to violence.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Election Security Officer

Conversation Partner

Protest Coordinator Marcus Wells

Setting

Inside an armored transport vehicle, surrounded by protest signs visible through bulletproof windows. Dashboard cameras show gathering crowds on all sides.

Location

Intersection of Main & Liberty Streets, Downtown Metro Area

Learning Objectives

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Maintain absolute security of ballot boxes without compromising chain of custody

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De-escalate the situation without appearing weak or yielding to demands

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Keep protesters engaged in dialogue until backup arrives

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Officer, we have over 200 concerned citizens here demanding transparency. These ballots aren't going anywhere until we verify what's inside. Are you going to work with us, or do things need to get more complicated?”

This is how Protest Coordinator Marcus Wells's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#527

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