National Guard in D.C. Doing More Than Expected | Phoenix News

National Guard troops in D.C. are making headlines for their visible patrols, but court records reveal they’re mostly doing “presence patrols” — a show of force rather than active law enforcement. Deployed since last August to deter crime and support local police, they’ve only been involved in a handful of cases — mostly minor offenses like shoplifting — and haven’t touched any of the city’s murder hotspots. With daily costs exceeding $1.6 million and potential total spending hitting $1.4 billion by 2029, critics question whether this expensive strategy is actually tackling serious crime — or just staging a costly spectacle. 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/281bd4f423a20d83