The Governor of Louisiana Landry requests federal aid for the deployment of the National Guard

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry said that he has officially asked Federal Aid (FRG) to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard staff under title 32.

Landry announced her intentions during an appearance on “Hannity” on Monday evening, declaring that his request for federal aid had been submitted to the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Landry has cited “ongoing public security problems concerning high crime rates throughout the state”, adding that local police are overwhelmed by the number of homicides, cars and gang violence which “considerably exceeds the national average”.

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The governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry spoke at the press conference. (USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

He also says that labor shortages have been aggravated by hurricanes and other natural disasters, which made the police already thin at its break in its break.

Louisiana is confronted with “a convergence of high rate of violent crimes in Shreveport, red baton and New Orleans coupled with shortages of critical staff in local police,” according to Landry.

The additional support of the custody should “complete the presence of the police in areas with high crime, provide logistical and communication support and secure critical infrastructure”.

Under the authority of the title 32, they would patrol high crime districts, would strengthen the police presence in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport, while obtaining critical infrastructure.

The members of the US National Guard would patrol the high crime districts, strengthen the police presence in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport. (Reuters / Annabelle Gordon)

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In the past, national guard deployments have proven to be effective, said Landry, indicating a 50% drop in crime during fat Tuesday and other major events earlier this year.

According to USA Facts, Louisiana ranks regularly among the most dangerous states in the country. In 2024, for 100,000 people, there were 520 violent crimes and 2,296 real estate crimes. Compared to the American average, the rate of violent crimes in 2024 in Louisiana was higher by 44.8% and its crime rate rate was 30.5% higher.

The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will decide whether support is necessary. (Images Andrew Harnik / Getty)

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Although not everyone is on board, like local officials from Shreveport and New Orleans have expressed their concerns, Landry insists that the crisis requires urgent action.

His request is now in Washington, leaving the fight against Louisiana’s security in Hegseth’s hands, which will decide whether support is necessary.