Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration won't take control of the Washington police force, but more military personnel are being deployed to make the nation's capital safer for residents, workers and visitors.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Saturday announced he is deploying between 300 and 400 of the state's National Guard members to Washington to help "restore cleanliness and safety."
"West Virginia is proud to stand with President [Donald] Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation's capital," Morrisey said.
He called the deployment a "show of cooperation to public safety and regional cooperation" that "aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities."
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