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Make Louisianan Great Again!
The governor intends to deploy up to 1,000 members, citing ‘elevated violent crime’ in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
"Gov. Jeff Landry has formally asked the federal government to support a yearlong activation of up to 1,000 members of the Louisiana National Guard, pointing to the Trump administration’s “successful model” of deploying the military in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Tennessee.
Landry’s office announced Monday evening he had sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with his request.
“Louisiana currently faces a convergence of elevated violent crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans coupled with critical personnel shortages within local law enforcement,” the governor wrote. “These manpower shortages limit their ability to effectively address this public safety threat and consequently, incidents of homicide, carjacking, and gang-related violence, significantly exceed the national average.”
The governor’s letter asks for federal assistance through the end of fiscal year 2026, which is Sept. 30 of next year.
Landry’s “proposed mission and scope” for Guard members would be “to deploy throughout the state to urban centers, support law enforcement presence in high-crime areas, provide logistical and communications support, and secure critical infrastructure,” according to his letter.
“All operations will adhere to established rules for use of force and prioritize community outreach, to ensure transparency and public trust,” the governor continued.
Landry’s request comes as members of the Tennessee National Guard are expected to arrive this week in Memphis, Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee said the military members will not carry weapons or make arrests unless asked by local police, the Tennessee Lookout reported.
“Since taking office, we have made real progress in driving down crime across Louisiana — but the job is far from finished,” Landry said in a statement. “Federal partnerships in our toughest cities have worked, and now, with the support of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, we are taking the next step by bringing in the National Guard. This mission is about saving lives and protecting families. To the criminals terrorizing our communities: your time is up. Law and order are back in Louisiana.”
Landry asks for Pentagon support to activate Louisiana National Guard • Louisiana Illuminator
Make Louisianan Great Again!
Landry asks for Pentagon support to activate Louisiana National Guard
The governor intends to deploy up to 1,000 members, citing ‘elevated violent crime’ in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
"Gov. Jeff Landry has formally asked the federal government to support a yearlong activation of up to 1,000 members of the Louisiana National Guard, pointing to the Trump administration’s “successful model” of deploying the military in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Tennessee.
Landry’s office announced Monday evening he had sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with his request.
“Louisiana currently faces a convergence of elevated violent crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans coupled with critical personnel shortages within local law enforcement,” the governor wrote. “These manpower shortages limit their ability to effectively address this public safety threat and consequently, incidents of homicide, carjacking, and gang-related violence, significantly exceed the national average.”
The governor’s letter asks for federal assistance through the end of fiscal year 2026, which is Sept. 30 of next year.
Landry’s “proposed mission and scope” for Guard members would be “to deploy throughout the state to urban centers, support law enforcement presence in high-crime areas, provide logistical and communications support, and secure critical infrastructure,” according to his letter.
“All operations will adhere to established rules for use of force and prioritize community outreach, to ensure transparency and public trust,” the governor continued.
Landry’s request comes as members of the Tennessee National Guard are expected to arrive this week in Memphis, Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee said the military members will not carry weapons or make arrests unless asked by local police, the Tennessee Lookout reported.
“Since taking office, we have made real progress in driving down crime across Louisiana — but the job is far from finished,” Landry said in a statement. “Federal partnerships in our toughest cities have worked, and now, with the support of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, we are taking the next step by bringing in the National Guard. This mission is about saving lives and protecting families. To the criminals terrorizing our communities: your time is up. Law and order are back in Louisiana.”
Landry asks for Pentagon support to activate Louisiana National Guard • Louisiana Illuminator
