FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2020
CONTACT: Maj. Stephen Martin, 502-352-3130, KYNG.PAO@mail.mil
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At the request of Gov. Andy Beshear and
the Louisville Metro Police Department the Kentucky National Guard will
continue to provide support in and around Louisville to help provide safety and
protection to residents.
"Last night, our Guardsmen partnered with LMPD to
help bring a sense of security to the local population," said Brig. Gen.
Rob Larkin, joint task force commander for the Kentucky National Guard.
"We are thankful that we were able to support citizens in their right to
protest and help protect those who are most vulnerable. With units based inside
the city limits, many of our Army and Air Guardsmen call Louisville home, so
many felt like we were supporting our own."
As of last night, The Kentucky National Guard increased
its presence to more than 400 service members in support of the LMPD's mission
to protect the population. That number is expected to remain the same through
tonight.
The Kentucky Guard will provide support as necessary to
civil authorities as long as directed in order to ensure the safety of people
and property.