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In response to "Northam is sending in the VA National Guard and state troopers -- nm" by decline

Can he do that? -- nm

Posted by ty97 Jan 6 '21, 12:49

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Someone in DC would have to have requested it from him. There's a process for that. -- nm - loosilu Jan 6, 12:54
there's a lot of leeway with police on "mutual aid" agreements that let them cross borders when needed. saw a lot of that with cap police going - colin Jan 6, 12:52 7
- I'm trying to find out if there is the equivalent for National Guard troops. And if it's there, it's more prone to involve the District than ... - ReluctantCynic Jan 6, 12:55 5
  - I'm trying to remember what the process is called. It's an acronym (of course). (I did a lot of emergency response work for the NG years ago) -- nm* - loosilu Jan 6, 12:56 4
    - And I think Congress needs to be formally informed? I have some vague memories from helping a couple agencies with TOPOFF-like planning a bit ... - ReluctantCynic Jan 6, 12:58 3
      - So, for Title 32, Congress would authorize them to perform a federal mission. That's probably what you remember. -- nm - loosilu Jan 6, 13:02 1
        
        That's it! Yes. Thank you. - ReluctantCynic Jan 6, 13:03
      - Title 32 is federal control of state NG. I think this must be State Active Duty instead. The question is whether the city or the Fed requested them. -- nm - loosilu Jan 6, 13:00
- For police and fire, yes. I don't think it extends to NG. There would have to be a request to Northam. -- nm - loosilu Jan 6, 12:55
He can, at least to the District border -- the Potomac River. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Jan 6, 12:50 1
- Right, that I could see. -- nm - ty97 Jan 6, 12:51
I guess? -- (link) - decline Jan 6, 12:50

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