TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday activating the state National Guard after reports of “potential civil unrest.”
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After requests from local elected officials, the Governor has activated @FLGuard in “Response to Possible Protests” 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/rT5Y0i7xef
— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) January 16, 2021
The order comes after Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey urged DeSantis to do so, citing reports of potential violence at state capitols across the country leading up to President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
It calls on the Florida Guard to work with The Florida Department of Law Enforcement as part of its coordination with State Capitol operations to “protect the state, its citizens, and public buildings and property” from any potential civil unrest.
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The order goes into effect immediately and will remain in place through at least Jan. 24, or as soon as FDLE no longer requires National Guard assistance.
We are aware of reports of potential violence at state capitols. At our Retreat today, I asked Chief Revell for an update. We currently have no specific threat intelligence related to our city, but are fully prepared & coordinated with relevant local, state, & federal partners.
— Mayor John E. Dailey (@MayorOfTLH) January 13, 2021
Mayor Dailey says authorities aren’t aware of any specific threats to Tallahassee.
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