Securing Democracy: How Technology and Security Prevent Election Threats

Protecting the Foundation of Democracy

It’s no secret that many Americans have growing concerns about the security of elections. Voters want assurance that their voices are cast freely, counted accurately, and protected from outside influence. Yet nearly one in five say they lack confidence in election integrity. That uncertainty is fueled by the evolving threats facing modern elections—from physical risks like tampering, ballot theft, and voter intimidation to digital dangers such as cyberattacks and attempted hacking.

These potential threats underscore a crucial truth: safeguarding democratic processes requires committed vigilance and high-quality security solutions.

That’s where LiveView Technologies (LVT) steps in. By combining advanced physical security tools with powerful technology, LVT helps election officials safeguard polling places, secure paper ballot storage, and protect the integrity of every vote. Democracy depends on secure, transparent elections, and LVT provides the edge needed to defend them.

The Modern Threat Landscape: Why Election Security Matters

Elections are high-value targets for anyone seeking to interfere with the democratic process. Today’s threats extend far beyond tampering at the ballot box. On the physical side, polling places face risks such as unauthorized individuals attempting to access voting machines, tamper with equipment, or interfere with ballot transport and storage. Equipment rooms left unmonitored can become easy targets for theft or vandalism. Even minor disturbances, like loitering, intimidation, or suspicious activity, can interrupt voting operations and make voters feel unsafe.

The impact is significant: even one incident can undermine trust not just in a single precinct, but in the legitimacy of the election as a whole. Confidence in the process is fragile, and once it’s shaken, it can take years to rebuild.

Securing the Physical Front Line: Polling Places and Equipment

In-person voting is considered the backbone of most elections, which means polling sites and equipment storage areas are often the first places to be under suspicion. Protecting these locations requires reliable visibility, controlled access, and systems that make tampering nearly impossible to hide. LVT’s technology gives election officials the tools to safeguard every inch of the physical front line.

Speed and Mobility

Mobile security units provide real-time monitoring of polling places, parking lots, entrances, and even behind the scenes. These units offer a clear view while also deterring suspicious behavior. If an incident does occur, the system records video evidence in high definition to provide the best record and proof possible.  

Designed for rapid deployment, LVT’s mobile security systems can be installed at any polling location, including temporary sites, pop-up venues, and remote communities that lack traditional infrastructure. And the mobility of LVT’s surveillance systems makes them especially valuable on Election Day, when security needs can shift hour by hour. Units can be deployed early to monitor voting equipment delivery, site setup, and ballot storage, giving officials visibility long before polls open. Once voting begins, the same unit can be repositioned to cover high-traffic areas, long voter lines, or entrances that need extra oversight. This adaptability ensures that polling sites have coverage exactly where and when it’s needed without requiring permanent infrastructure or lengthy installation.

Protecting Democracy, One Election at a Time

Secure elections are a key part of a healthy democracy. They protect the trust that holds communities and state and local governments together. They ensure that voters' voices are heard. As threats continue to evolve, the systems defending our democratic process have to evolve right alongside them. Election security can’t be passive or minimal anymore. It has to be proactive, layered, and built for the realities of modern risk.

LVT is committed to that mission. Our mobile surveillance units support crowd management, discourage unwanted behavior, and give administrators the situational awareness they need to respond quickly and confidently.

Contact LVT today, and take the next step toward securing democracy one election at a time.