Summary
Violent crime in New Orleans has gone down for the third year in a row as of 2025. National Guard troops started patrolling the city recently, following President Donald Trump's orders.
Key Facts
- Violent crime in New Orleans decreased for three straight years up to 2025.
- National Guard troops began patrolling New Orleans in 2025.
- President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of these troops.
- Federal agents have also been involved in an immigration crackdown since December.
- New Orleans officials were initially against having the National Guard in the city.
- The National Guard is not trained to perform police duties like arresting and investigating.
- Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick supports the troops' presence as a way to prevent crime.
