FROM FOX NEWS: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he has formally requested federal assistance (RFA) to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel under Title 32.
Landry announced his intentions during an appearance on “Hannity” Monday evening, stating his request for federal assistance had been submitted to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Landry cited “ongoing public safety concerns regarding high crime rates throughout the state,” adding that local law enforcement is overwhelmed by the number of homicides, carjackings and gang violence that “significantly exceed the national average.”
Landry says hurricanes and other natural disasters have led to manpower shortages, stretching the capabilities of the already thin police force.
Louisiana is facing “a convergence of elevated violent crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans coupled with critical personnel shortages within local law enforcement,” Landry said..
He expects the additional Guard support to “supplement law enforcement presence in high-crime areas, provide logistical and communication support, and secure critical infrastructure.”
🚨I have officially sent a request for assistance to @SecWar Pete Hegseth to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel to assist with public safety across our state.
Thank you to President @realdonaldtrump and his Administration for partnering with us as we… pic.twitter.com/gXY6WfRMvU
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) September 30, 2025
Governor Jeff Landry submitted a request to the U.S. Department of War on Monday night for 1,000 Louisiana National Guardsmen to deploy across the state and address “ongoing public safety concerns regarding high crime rates throughout the State.”https://t.co/2xZ4PdIVvR pic.twitter.com/32SBiFDgJl
— WBRZ News (@WBRZ) September 30, 2025
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