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Release A051215c

Iraqi, U.S. Forces keep security tight as polls open

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Security Forces and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers continued to maintain security at hundreds of polling sites around the city as residents began lining up well before the 7 a.m. opening for the historic national elections Dec. 15. Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police took the lead on polling-site security as Coalition Forces supported the Iraqis with perimeter checkpoints away from voting sites. The tight security involves a three-stage inspection system before voters get in to the polling sites. No one with bags, cell phones or packages will be allowed to enter as citizens cast their historic vote.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, MASTER SGT DAVID ABRAMS AT:  DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.