The Macon County Board of Elections & Registration is strengthening election preparedness ahead of the November 3, 2026 General & Special Election through specialized training for poll workers, board members, election staff, and local law enforcement.
As part of the Law Enforcement & Election Safety Partnership, Oglethorpe Police Chief James Breletic will serve a guest speaker, providing practical guidance on election safety, security, preparedness, and coordination with law enforcement.
Poll Worker & Election Staff Training Sessions
Dates:
Monday, September 14, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location:
Preston Williams Family Complex
700 Vienna Highway
Montezuma, GA 31063
Training Topics
Participants will receive information and practical guidance covering:
- Election safety and security
- Election laws and updates
- Voter registration and eligibility
- Election Day procedures
- Absentee voting procedures
- Security and chain of custody
- Serving and assisting voters professionally
- Coordination between election officials and law enforcement
Election Safety Is a Team Effort
Election safety is not about politics. It is about public safety and preparedness—protecting voters, poll workers, election officials, polling locations, and the integrity of the election process while maintaining a safe, peaceful, and accessible environment.
Chief Breletic will share his law-enforcement experience and practical personal-safety strategies to help poll workers recognize potential concerns, respond appropriately, and understand when and how to involve law enforcement.
The Oglethorpe Police Department is proud to partner with Macon County election officials and fellow law-enforcement agencies in supporting a safe, secure, peaceful, and well-prepared election environment.
Be prepared. Be informed. Stay alert. Work together.