In case you didn't know, the Republican National Convention is starting this week here in the city of Cleveland. I myself am spending my summer here for an internship that I was able to get, and I could not have come to Cleveland at a more interesting time in its history.

First the Cavaliers winning the NBA Championship and finally bringing a trophy home where a parade with 1 million people in attendance was awaiting them. Now, the spotlight shines even brighter as one of the biggest political events of the year is coming to town, especially with who will be there. Donald Trump. I think it is safe to say that this election has been one of the most entertaining and heated elections we have seen in a while, thanks in part to numerous fights and protests between Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump voters.

The biggest question that is on everyone's minds though is "What is going to happen in Cleveland?" There is a tense situation brewing here with news around the country of discriminatory killings of African-Americans by police officers and terrorist attacks (such as the one in Orlando) are being mixed together along with the spices of the already heated political race to form a concoction of volatility. This is forcing many within the government and police sectors to prepare much, much more.

While spending my time here in Cleveland, I am living in one of the dorms at Case Western Reserve University. Being the summer, the area around has usually been fairly quiet, except for the handful of students here for a class or an internship as well. Much of that has changed thanks to the convention. Just down the hill of where I am staying there are multiple squad cars as well as military trucks parked to be used by the hundreds of security personnel for the convention. Some of the dorms are even being used as housing for the personnel. From local police to national guard to even police from D.C. known as "Capitol Police" it is clear to say that no one is messing around with making sure this is safe. You can even see military helicopters zooming around downtown as well. Speaking of downtown, anything close to where the event will be held (Quicken Loans Arena) is being shut down for the week such as the HQ of the company that I am interning at. Barricades are in the streets, fences have been put up and scores of police monitor the area. As comforting as it is, it is also a stark reminder on how we have to worry about a possible tragedy from occurring thanks to what has already happened.

I know it goes without saying but if you do find yourself in downtown Cleveland this week, whether to attend the speeches or protest them, please do so safely and smartly.