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Governor Jim Pillen issues an emergency proclamation to facilitate activation of the Nebraska National Guard and deployment of additional state law enforcement resources in advance of planned protests across the U.S., including in Nebraska this weekend.
The proclamation is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country, according to the Governor.
Under the Governor’s declared state of emergency, members of the Guard may be activated to assist local law enforcement should any demonstrations escalate, threatening people or property.
Pillen says the Nebraska National Guard members and Nebraska State troopers will be prepared to assist in any civil disturbance, and in particular, to secure the College World Series and its surrounding areas.
Under normal conditions, National Guard activation can take 12 to 24 hours.
This proclamation shortens that time to ensure troop resources are available and standing by, as needed.
His office says the proclamation shortens Guard preparation time before an activation.
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