Louisiana Congressman: National Guard not trained 'to be police' as Trump threatens to send troops

Government & Public Policy - The deployment of the National Guard in cities is viewed as a misuse of resources and a political tactic rather than genuine assistance [4][14][15] - Mayors and governors did not request the National Guard deployment, suggesting a top-down decision driven by federal incentives [7][8] - The process of deploying the National Guard is described as haphazard and lacking rationale [9] - There is a concern that deploying guardsmen, who are not trained as police officers, could create more harm than good [13][14] Public Safety & Community Relations - The focus should be on providing resources for better-trained police officers, state-of-the-art crime labs, and mental health agencies [2][3] - Community policing, as exemplified by Bill Clinton's 1995 plan, is seen as a more effective approach [3] - Militarizing cities with M16s and military officials is not considered the answer to crime [2][4] - The National Guard is primarily trained for strategic reserve duties, natural disaster relief, and not for policing [5][6] National Guard Role & Training - The National Guard's primary role is as a strategic reserve and for natural disaster response, not law enforcement [6] - Guardsmen are not trained in municipal laws, de-escalation techniques, or the ways of a police officer [13]