Minnesota National Guard activated after George Floyd ex-cop released, demonstrators gather in Minneapolis – By Louis Casiano (FOX News) / Oct 7 2020
About 100 soldiers will be activated in addition to another 100 state troopers
The Minnesota National Guard has been activated “out of an abundance” of caution, officials said Wednesday, following the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from a correctional facility.
“Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of Minnesotans, we have asked the Minnesota National Guard to prepare to assist in keeping the peace,” Gov. Tim Walz said.
About 100 soldiers will be activated in addition to another 100 state troopers and 75 conservation officers with the state Department of Natural Resources.
Out of an abundance of caution, Soldiers from the @MNNationalGuard are being activated by @GovTimWalz under Executive Order. The Soldiers will report for duty and stage in preparation for potential response in support of local law enforcement pending specific mission requests. pic.twitter.com/As09Fvf3M6
— Minnesota National Guard (@MNNationalGuard) October 7, 2020
The soldiers will stage and prepare for a potential response should any unrest occur, the National Guard tweeted. In a statement to Fox News, the Minneapolis Police Department said it will work with local, state and federal agencies to address unrest if it unfolds.
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