Mayor Arceneaux and Council Chair Address Possibility of National Guard Presence in Shreveport

Mayor says Shreveport doesn’t need National Guard patrols, but welcomes resources

SHREVEPORT, La. — When Gov. Jeff Landry formally asked the federal government to send National Guard troops to Louisiana this week, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux found himself in a familiar position: preparing to manage the consequences of a decision he…

Mayor Arceneaux and council chair address possibility of National Guard presence in Shreveport

City officials are concerned about the impact that the possible deployment of National Guard will have on the community.

Trust, safety at stake if National Guard goes to Shreveport

(The Center Square) – Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Councilwoman Tabitha Taylor say trust and safety are at stake in Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s request to send the National Guard to high-crime areas in the state.

Arceneaux 'working to answer a number of questions' on Shreveport troop deployment

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Following Governor Landry's request for National Guard troop deployment into Louisiana, leaders in the Shreveport city government have concerns. A joint statement was released on Wednesday morning by Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and City Council Chairwoman Tabatha Taylor regarding the governor's request for armed military patrols in Louisiana's three largest cities. Mayor Arceneaux said the request "raised a numbe…

New Orleans Police Official Says Crime Is Down After Governor Requests National Guard Troops

A top New Orleans police official welcomed the possibility of a National Guard deployment in his city but pushed back on suggestions of rising crime rates and said he was unclear on how the military might be used.

Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore weighs in on looming National Guard deployment to Louisiana

Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, whose mission during his Army service was to train and deploy the National Guard, spoke with WBRZ on Tuesday about what he expects if Gov. Jeff Landry's request for a National Guard deployment in three of Louisiana's biggest cities is granted.