Guard Pulls Out as NOLA Crime Drops | New Orleans News

The National Guard’s eight-month Operation NOLA Safe is ending, with troops pulling out of the French Quarter over the next week. Their presence acted as a force multiplier, freeing up local police to focus on investigations and crime response — leading to an 87% drop in homicides and declines in robberies and assaults in their patrol zone. While crime has been falling citywide, the Guard’s role was significant. As they depart, NOPD will step in, and the Guard remains on standby for major events like Mardi Gras. The mission also drew controversy — including a rifle left in a bathroom and a shooting involving off-duty members — and sparked political tension after the Governor accused the Mayor of not thanking him or the President for the deployment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dece61c88d200a4