The Pentagon has drafted plans to send 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana, according to a report by The Washington Post. This comes just one week after President Donald Trump floated the idea of sending troops to New Orleans, specifically due to concerns of crime. According to the report, the Pentagon’s plan for the troops would focus on areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge through September 2026. The report cites that there is no start time for the troops to deploy, and that the plan hinges on the request of Gov. Jeff Landry. Landry has already voiced his support for troops in Louisiana, saying he would “take them from New Orleans to Shreveport.” WDSU has reached out to his office regarding the Pentagon’s proposed plan and whether he will accept the troops. At the time of this publication, a response had not been received. This comes after Trump sent troops to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles earlier this year due to crime concerns and protests.The city of New Orleans currently has some of the lowest crime rates since the ’70s.New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she would work with any resources and partnerships made available to her. This joint statement between NOPD and the City of New Orleans was issued last week regarding the idea of troops in New Orleans: “The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) thank the federal government for their support, including the SEAR 1 grant for special events. We have consistently worked with our federal partners, including collaborations with the Louisiana State Police. This collaborative approach has been instrumental in our ongoing success in reducing crime.”Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the women and men of the NOPD, the strategic use of advanced technology, and a steadfast commitment to constitutional policing, strong public safety partnerships have also played a critical role in driving and sustaining this downward trend in crime.”New Orleans is an international city, welcoming visitors from all over the world every day of the year. Our federal and state partnerships have played a significant role in ensuring public safety, particularly during special events for a world-class city.”The City of New Orleans and NOPD remain committed to sustaining this momentum, ensuring that every neighborhood continues to feel the impact of these combined efforts.”This is a developing story. Stick with WDSU.com.

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The Pentagon has drafted plans to send 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana, according to a report by The Washington Post.

This comes just one week after President Donald Trump floated the idea of sending troops to New Orleans, specifically due to concerns of crime.

According to the report, the Pentagon’s plan for the troops would focus on areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge through September 2026.

The report cites that there is no start time for the troops to deploy, and that the plan hinges on the request of Gov. Jeff Landry.

Landry has already voiced his support for troops in Louisiana, saying he would “take them from New Orleans to Shreveport.”

WDSU has reached out to his office regarding the Pentagon’s proposed plan and whether he will accept the troops. At the time of this publication, a response had not been received.

This comes after Trump sent troops to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles earlier this year due to crime concerns and protests.

The city of New Orleans currently has some of the lowest crime rates since the ’70s.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she would work with any resources and partnerships made available to her.

This joint statement between NOPD and the City of New Orleans was issued last week regarding the idea of troops in New Orleans:

“The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) thank the federal government for their support, including the SEAR 1 grant for special events. We have consistently worked with our federal partners, including collaborations with the Louisiana State Police. This collaborative approach has been instrumental in our ongoing success in reducing crime.

“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the women and men of the NOPD, the strategic use of advanced technology, and a steadfast commitment to constitutional policing, strong public safety partnerships have also played a critical role in driving and sustaining this downward trend in crime.

“New Orleans is an international city, welcoming visitors from all over the world every day of the year. Our federal and state partnerships have played a significant role in ensuring public safety, particularly during special events for a world-class city.

“The City of New Orleans and NOPD remain committed to sustaining this momentum, ensuring that every neighborhood continues to feel the impact of these combined efforts.”

This is a developing story. Stick with WDSU.com.