There has been a lot of talk about election security as Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 3 — approaches.

Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and district attorneys statewide are working together to make sure there is no impropriety on Election Day.

The Warren County Election Day Task Force (WCEDTF) will be headed by Chief County Detective Brian Zeybel, Greene said. “The WCEDTF will work closely with local law enforcement, local election officials and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Election Protection Task Force to ensure Warren County residents will be able to cast their vote free from intimidation or coercion.”

Concerns should be reported to polling place officials, and, if necessary, to the Pennsylvania Department of State hotline at 877-VOTESPA (877-868-3772), Greene said. “Law enforcement encourages Warren County residents to report any concerns or activity that has the effect of disrupting voters, or interfering with any voter’s right to vote, inside or outside of the polling place.”

The local work is in conjunction with a state-wide effort.

“The Office of Attorney General (OAG) and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced collaborative efforts to ensure the integrity of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election,” according to a Thursday release from Shapiro.

“The OAG and district attorneys share joint jurisdiction over election law in Pennsylvania and worked together to develop guidance and resources in preparation for any issues that may arise before, during or after Election Day,” Shapiro said. “Additionally, the Office of Attorney General launched an Election Protection Task Force integrated with local, state and federal law enforcement partners to ensure the election process is free from fraud, intimidation and other violations of the law.”

“Law enforcement agencies at all levels have made historic preparations to ensure this election is free from fraud, interference, and intimidation — all of which undermine the bedrock of our Democracy,” Shapiro said. “By working together, public officials have made voter fraud in Pennsylvania extremely rare, and we will continue that collaboration to prevent the intimidation of voters anywhere in our Commonwealth. We will not hesitate to use our authority to hold people accountable for violating our Election Code, which gives Pennsylvanians the right to have their vote count and to cast their vote free from intimidation.”

In the release, Shapiro said, “legal guidance was prepared and shared with each District Attorney’s office, who represent the defense against Election Code violations across Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.”

“Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy,” PDAA President and Snyder County District Attorney Michael Piecuch said. “This collaboration will help ensure the continuation of a lawful, peaceful process where every vote counts.”

“The right to vote in a free and fair election is the foundation of our democracy,” Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna said. “Citizens can rest assured that our polling places will be open, accessible and ready for you to cast your vote and that you can do so free from intimidation or harassment.”

“The Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office has assembled a team of Assistant District Attorneys and Detectives to immediately investigate any claims of fraud or intimidation,” Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said. “Our office is looking forward to working with Attorney General Shapiro to protect the sanctity of every vote, to ensure that our voters feel safe and secure in exercising their Constitutional rights, and to avoid any appearance that any office has a political motivation in carrying out its duties under the law.”