“Disruptive Event”

[GURPS]

Report Confirms Dozens of Senators Are Being Issued Taxpayer-Funded Satellite Phones​

CBS News reported these devices are part of a series of new security measures being offered to senators by Karen Gibson, Senate Sergeant at Arms.

The official line of reasoning behind offering the satellite phones was “to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event.”

CBS News also notes that the satellite phones were offered partially in response to the January 6, 2021 protests at the U.S. Capitol.

Sources confirmed to CBS News all 100 senators were offered the phones last month and more than 50 ( over four dozen) accepted Gibson’s offer. The senators who agreed to take the devices were urged to keep them close by during travel.

 

[GURPS]

During testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee last month, Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said officials would deploy satellite communication “to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event.”

Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory saying that such mobile phones are used for emergency communications during natural disasters or man-made incidents, including potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive events.

“Satellite mobile phones can help maintain command and control functions during an emergency when existing communications networks are not functioning,” the advisory reads. “These phones are designed to be relatively rugged and simple to operate, but are more expensive than cell phones to buy and use.”

Gibson reportedly also opened an office “demonstration space” in the basement of the Russell Senate Office Building, which offers lawmakers and staff security upgrades in their home state, including “duress buttons,” mail screening devices, and safety glass to reduce the risk of attacks, CBS reported.

Dozens of Senators Issued Taxpayer-Funded Emergency Satellite Phones Amid Security Risks

More than half of U.S. Senators accepted taxpayer-funded emergency satellite phones as part of a series of new security measures implemented after the January 6 Capitol riot. According to a CBS report, approximately 50 out of 100 sitting members of Congress received the technology amid growing...

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[herb749]

Report Confirms Dozens of Senators Are Being Issued Taxpayer-Funded Satellite Phones​

CBS News reported these devices are part of a series of new security measures being offered to senators by Karen Gibson, Senate Sergeant at Arms.

The official line of reasoning behind offering the satellite phones was “to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event.”

CBS News also notes that the satellite phones were offered partially in response to the January 6, 2021 protests at the U.S. Capitol.

Sources confirmed to CBS News all 100 senators were offered the phones last month and more than 50 ( over four dozen) accepted Gibson’s offer. The senators who agreed to take the devices were urged to keep them close by during travel.

Oh boy, another 1st time ever. Is it really that important to announce these each & every time .?

 

[SamSpade]

I can't object to this. It's irritating enough that intel from Washington leaks like an old sieve.

I'm always in favor of improved secuirty as long as it doesn't degrade performance.
(For example, I'm acquainted with security measures that have lengthened completion of tasks by a factor of 10).

 

[Hijinx]

This sems like a minor perk compared to all of the other perks handed out to Senators.
I assume next the House will get them too., Then the FBI,and CIA and IRS, ATF needs them and so does Homeland Security.
The military probably already has them.