Move marks shift in how the guard are used in the US capital, days after two members were shot
Move marks shift in how the guard are used in the US capital, days after two members were shot
National guard troops are to be paired with local law enforcement on patrols in Washington DC, according to a report in the on Friday, 48 hours after two guard members were shot.
“Officers will conduct high-visibility patrols with the national guard and provide assistance as needed,” according to an email to the district’s leadership obtained by the Post.
The email added that the situation was “fluid”, and that changes to the plan could be still be made.
If enacted, the changes would represent a shift the way the guard are deployed in the nation’s capital since they were assigned in August.
