[blondee123]

Then why call in the Natiinal Guard now? They could be there til January now?

[knak]

They sure have been putting up a lot of barricades this weekend. Looks like a lot of work for nothing to happen.
Pics here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ferguson-Scanner-updates/272670539597276

[Cementjungle]

Then why call in the Natiinal Guard now? They could be there til January now?

Probably to get the locals used to their presence and to allow them time to work with local authorities and get prepared. Waiting for the GJ decision and calling them in then would be too late and probably make things worse.

[donozark]

Gov. Nixon wrote the Executive order activating the MO NG on 17 Nov. It expires in 30 days. Unless renewed by him. The NG is to have more of a supporting role. Secure command posts, fire stations, etc. Thus freeing up more police for crowd control, possible looting/rioting and of course, routine police calls/duties.

BG Mason is in command on the MO NG. He is a retired MO State Trooper. Thus there is considerable coordination between the two units, as well as all other PDs.

No idea when Grand Jury will announce decision. But I suspect long before Jan. 7 deadline...