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National Guard, federal officers on the ground in DC
National Guard troops have been deployed across the District as President Donald Trump ramps up his federal crackdown on crime.
WASHINGTON - A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
National Guard troops have been deployed across the District as President Donald Trump ramps up his federal crackdown on crime. According to FOX Digital, 43 people were arrested on Tuesday and about 30 National Guard troops were deployed across D.C., a number expected to rise substantially by Wednesday night.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on President Trump's Federal Takeover
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith chat with Marissa Mitchell on President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in the Nation's capital. They discuss the partnerships they hold with Federal law enforcement and their continued commitment towards keeping DC safe.
Tuesday’s patrols involved 1,450 law enforcement personnel, including National Guard troops and 750 uniformed D.C. police officers, the White House said.
The arrests included a suspect in a homicide case, seven on narcotics charges, 33 for alleged firearm offenses, 10 on outstanding warrants, and 23 undocumented immigrants. Authorities also recovered 24 firearms.
READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Bowser, Chief Smith discuss Trump’s DC takeover on FOX 5
24/7 presence
What we know:
FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick spent Wednesday morning tracking the growing presence of federal officers. Federal law enforcement was highly visible throughout the day on Tuesday, with D.C. police and federal agents seen in Columbia Heights Tuesday night. Neighbors told FOX 5 crews that Customs and Border Protection officers, some with faces covered, responded to two individuals riding dirt bikes. Residents described the response as heavy-handed.
National Guard troops were spotted in high-traffic tourist areas, including parks and monuments, as outlined by the White House. Officers from the DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security were seen walking the National Mall and parts of Navy Yard.
READ MORE: Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights
D.C. residents are raising questions about jurisdiction and authority. During a virtual community meeting, Mayor Bowser clarified her understanding of the deployment. "My expectation, though it can change, is that they will deploy the Guard on federal properties—that includes parks, monuments, and federal buildings," Bowser said on Tuesday. "For higher-incident areas, I expect federal surge officers—not National Guard troops—to be assigned."
In one incident, U.S. Park Police stopped a driver and investigated items believed to be from the vehicle, while another federal officer secured the perimeter.
READ MORE: National Guard troops arrive in DC amid Trump's crime crackdown
Exclusive interview
Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith will join FOX 5 Good Day DC live on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for an exclusive sit-down interview to discuss how the city plans to work with the Trump administration following the president’s decision to take control of the city’s police department and deploy National Guard troops.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from The Associated Press, the Metropolitan Police Department and previous FOX 5 reporting.