The 800 soldiers, in round-the-clock shifts of 100 to 200, will support Washington police and federal law enforcement officers.

Mayor Muriel Bowser said city leaders were focused on how to make the most of the additional federal support.

National Guard troops began to deploy on Tuesday as President Trump says he will use the federal government to crack down on crime in the city.

Federal agents are assisting the local police, but a surge in National Guard troops hasn’t hit the streets.

After local news media reported that Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington had left town for Martha’s Vineyard, a spokesman for the mayor said that she “has a family commitment and…

The 800 soldiers, in round-the-clock shifts of 100 to 200, will support Washington police and federal law enforcement officers.

The Trump administration won't take control of the Washington police force, but more military personnel are being deployed there to ensure safety for all.