All articles tagged with #national guardsmen
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The Pentagon is withdrawing 2,000 National Guardsmen from Los Angeles as the law enforcement situation subsides, reducing the total deployment of nearly 4,700 troops sent to protect federal buildings during ICE protests, with some units being redirected to wildfire fighting duties amid California's peak wildfire season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
An MTA conductor was assaulted with a glass bottle in the Bronx just after Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to deploy National Guardsmen to NYC subways to combat a surge in crime. The attacker fled the scene, and the conductor was taken to the hospital in stable condition. This incident follows a recent slashing of another MTA worker in Brooklyn, who expressed reluctance to return to work on the trains. Hochul's plan involves deploying 1,000 National Guardsmen, state police, and MTA officers to conduct bag checks in subway stations to address the recent spate of violent attacks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of 1,000 state cops and National Guardsmen to patrol NYC’s subway system in response to a surge in underground violence. The additional forces, consisting of 750 guardsmen and 250 law enforcement officers, will work alongside the NYPD to conduct bag checks at the city’s busiest transit stations. Hochul also outlined a five-point plan to crack down on subway crime, including introducing a new law to ban violent transit assault convicts from riding the subway or bus system and implementing an early warning system for repeat offenders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military Times
The Air Force has disciplined 15 members of Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira's chain of command for their roles in a security breakdown that allowed Teixeira to remove classified information from his office and post it online. The investigation revealed that Teixeira's supervisors were aware of his unauthorized access to intelligence but failed to report it until months later. The investigation also found inadequate inspections of workspaces, inconsistent guidance for reporting security breaches, and a lack of supervision and understanding among the command. Teixeira is facing federal criminal charges, and the 102nd Intelligence Support Squadron, Teixeira's unit, is no longer handling sensitive information.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has deployed an additional 150 National Guardsmen to address the escalating migrant crisis in New York City, where over 116,000 people have arrived this year. The National Guardsmen will focus on case management for Venezuelans seeking Temporary Protected Status and work permits. The crisis has reached a boiling point, with three men arrested for allegedly attacking their girlfriends at emergency shelters. The historic Roosevelt Hotel has become a registering point for migrants, and the city is currently paying about $385 a night per migrant family for housing and feeding. The influx of migrants is estimated to cost the city $4.7 billion this year, and Mayor Adams has pleaded for state and federal aid. Governor Hochul has warned that asylum seekers will no longer be housed in hotel rooms due to capacity limitations.