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Baton Rouge prioritizes public safety with potential National Guard support
By Local Baton Rouge news desk
The City of Baton Rouge continues to prioritize public safety, with the Mayor-President working to address the shortage of police officers.
The city is evaluating the details of a possible National Guard deployment to provide supplemental support.
The Mayor-President will work to ensure any deployed troops act in a supportive role to local police officers, rather than replacing them.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Baton Rouge announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Baton Rouge ↗