Connecticut National Guard

Conn. National Guard to Provide Security Help in CT in Coming Days

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The FBI is warning of potential violence from extremist groups ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, shared with LX News the three main security threats that his intelligence team has identified in the days ahead.

The Connecticut National Guard will be providing "security support" in Connecticut to help protect critical infrastructure, the Guard announced Thursday.

The Guard said its work will be done in support of the Connecticut State Police, Capitol Police and local law enforcement.

No further details on number of troops or locations were provided for security reasons.

"The Connecticut National Guard is committed to the protection of life, property, and the Constitutional right to peaceful protest," the Guard said in a statement.

The support of the Guard was requested in the wake of last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol and an advisory issued by the FBI warning states of possible protests at capitols across the country.

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