New FBI Special Agent in Charge Chris Briese has a resume stuffed with big public events, a result of his stint with the bureau’s Critical Incident Response Group.

Briese confirms that security planning is already under way for Uptown Charlotte, which is interesting. I had a guy claim that the Uptown power outrage the other day was the result of a test of back-up systems in the event of a loss of power during the convention. Make of that what you will.

But make no mistake, the federal security bubble will lock down over Uptown without regard to local sensitivities or desires.