Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Wednesday activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area following the release of Derek Chauvin after posting bond.
Walz said the National Guard was deployed out of an abundance of caution for safety and to assist in keeping the peace.
The mobilization follows a request made by the city of. The Minnesota National Guard is mobilizing 100 National Guard soldiers as well as providing equipment and facilities needed to support public safety services.
Additionally, the Minnesota State Patrol has mobilized 100 state troopers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has mobilized 75 conservation officers to aide local law enforcement.