Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activates National Guard, declares State of Emergency
Missouri Executive Order 25-25 declares a State of Emergency and allows the Adjutant General to order service members to aid state officials.
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The order comes after the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri National Guard, and the Missouri Department of Public Safety established a Unified Command to monitor situations across the state and prepare local law enforcement.
Additionally, the order also declares that the Adjutant General may employ necessary equipment to support authorities and provide assistance.
While protests roar on throughout the nation in response to the federal government's immigration policies, Gov. Kehoe says his order is purely precautionary at this time.
'We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,' Gov. Kehoe said.
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'While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities.'
To read Gov. Kehoe's full order, click here.
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