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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Cave Junction man will go to prison for causing fatal crash ... Costs vary wildly at Rogue Valley's four hospitals, new report shows ... Talent man gets 3 years for mail, identity theft ... Cave Junction man will go to prison for causing fatal crash ... Costs vary wildly at Rogue Valley's four hospitals, new report shows ... Talent man gets 3 years for mail, identity theft ... GOVERNOR Security around Brown tightened in wake of threats Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 6:20 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 6:20 PM » Social News PORTLAND — After a series of hostile threats this year, state officials have increased Gov. Kate Brown's security detail. Security has been tightened in the wake of the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and threats the governor has received since calling for tighter gun laws, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. While not all security measures have been shared, some are visible, such as the additional member of the Dignitary Protection Unit. Brown's office has also increased its unwillingness to release her public calendars in advance. Kristen Grainger, Brown's communications director, said threats to the governor are not new, but this year, comments have been more threatening than usual. "Instead of voicing passionate opinions or dissent as part of exercising free speech, they express intent to cause her harm, ugly threats of physical violence and death," Grainger said. "Potentially dangerous individuals have attempted to breach security perimeters on more than one occasion." Brown's office has been in regular contact with the FBI, which is investigating threats, Grainger said. Former governors and their aides said they recall serious threats, though nothing came of them. Former Gov. Barbara Roberts, the first woman elected to the state's top office, said she had one man threaten to kill her. He sent five dates on which he was going to assassinate her, though Roberts said she didn't know what he was mad about. "Of course, nothing ever happened, but it's not unusual for a governor to be threatened simply because their views on almost everything are so public," she said. Grainger said policies to protect Brown are constantly being reviewed for changes and that threats are not going to slow the administration down. "She has had cause to feel apprehensive on occasion," Grainger said of Brown. "But it's clear she's not going to let anything stop her from doing her job." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 6:20 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501