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National Guard's Crime Effectiveness Questioned

Updated 2026-06-04 09:20 UTC 1 source Negative

A new study finds that the National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C., has not reduced violent crime. The Guard is set to double its numbers despite this lack of impact.

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National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds

A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.

2026-06-04 09:00 UTC