Louisiana governor requests 1,000 National Guard troops to fight violent crime wave across state

Fox News ^ | September 30, 2025 | Christina Shaw

[MinorityRepublican]

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."

He also says manpower shortages have been compounded by hurricanes and other natural disasters, causing the already thin police force to be stretched to its breaking point.

Louisiana faces "a convergence of elevated violent crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans coupled with critical personnel shortages within local law enforcement," according to Landry.

The additional Guard support is expected to "supplement law enforcement presence in high-crime areas, provide logistical and communication support, and secure critical infrastructure."

Under Title 32 authority, they would patrol high-crime neighborhoods, bolster police presence in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport, while securing critical infrastructure.

In the past, deployments of the National Guard have proven effective, Landry said, pointing to a 50% drop in crime during Mardi Gras and other major events earlier this year.

According to USA Facts, Louisiana ranks among the nation’s most dangerous states consistently. In 2024, for every 100,000 people, there were 520 violent crimes and 2,296 property crimes. Compared to the U.S. average, the violent crime rate in 2024 in Louisiana was 44.8% higher, and its rate of property crime was 30.5% higher.

Although not everyone is on board, as local officials in Shreveport and New Orleans have voiced concerns, Landry insists the crisis demands urgent action.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: calloutthemilitia

[philman_36]

It seems to me that he could've activated them on his own.
He's just passing the costs over.

JMO, YMMV

[Pikachu_Dad]

Good job Gov

[Salvavida]

Yes, he is either being slick about it, or the article doesn’t have enough information, because that would require journalism. If it were federal laws using federal authorities( but staying under state control), that is Title 32. Training and operational costs would be covered by the federal government.

But this article just says crime, which should mean putting the Guard on active duty for the state— and the state eats the costs.

[Paladin2]

Tax the perps and S0r0$.

[Celtic Conservative]

Part of the problem is recruiting and retention. Louisiana public safety isn’t paid at all well. Add to that dem city governments hostile to policing and nobody wants to do it.

CC

[Gasshog]

Requesting the NG is One thing
AND
allowing them to enforce the Laws is Two things

Lets hope he do both.

[yelostar]

Louisiana ranks at the bottom or close to it in just about every meaningful metric, producing generational poverty - and the crime that goes along with it. The blame lies with past governors and legislators.

Republicans control the governor’s mansion and hold strong majorities in both houses of the legislature. Now would be a great time for Louisiana to legislate its way to a better, stronger and more prosperous future for its citizens.

These are nothing more than conditioning exercises - and a de facto federalization of law enforcement.

We should be wondering what exactly is coming down the pike at a future date…..that will require federal/military troops dispersed throughout the land.

[jonrick46]

The drug use is waking up the savage brain causing a wave of crime equal to a wild fire. I hope this crackdown puts a real hurt to the Drug Cartels.

[SMARTY]

I read once that fully 40% of NOLA police are former felons. I wonder if that was true

[Pikachu_Dad]

Yes, Louisiana is recovering from 150 years of democrat control. democrats are still the majority party in the State - but perhaps that will soon change.

[Pikachu_Dad]

I think you means that 40% of past NOLA politicians are future felons.