Guard to stay in New Orleans through 2008

June 20, 2008

EmailPrintTalk BackRegisterRSSWhat's This Guard to stay in New Orleans through 2008 NEW ORLEANS — At least 200 Louisiana National Guard troops will remain in New Orleans through 2008 for law enforcement duties as the city’s police department tries to rebuild ranks decimated by Hurricane Katrina. Gov. Bobby Jindal said Thursday the current contingent of 360 troops would be phased down over the rest of the year, with at least 200 remaining to augment the police department, which lost 500 officers after the storm. Full Story All News Reports Related Links Bush admits relief effort has fallen short; National Guardsmen head for New Orleans Troops to quadruple New Orleans police Visit P1’s Federal Law Enforcement section

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