NBC 10 News Today: National Guard might be sent to Baton Rouge and New Orleans
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to Baton Rouge and New Orleans has been drafted by the Trump administration to support local police efforts. The proposed deployment aims to assist local law enforcement with drug enforcement and communications support. However, the plan still requires approval from Governor Jeff […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Gov. Jeff Landry hopes to see National Guard troops activated in Louisiana by around Thanksgiving. He said his administration has been in conversation with the Department of War to put plans in place. The governor requested the activation of up to 1,000 troops on…
BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is asking the Secretary of War to activate the Louisiana National Guard to combat crime across the state. Landry announced the request during an appearance on FOX News. Landry is requesting the activation of up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry provided more insight into how he envisions the National Guard's role in Louisiana cities. Landry said the National Guard's law enforcement component has existed for years, and active soldiers have worked with law enforcement as analysts for more than 20 years.…