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A California Army National Guard soldier directs cars toward the vaccine lanes (Sharon McNary/LAist)
About 200 troops in fatigues started their deployment at Cal State LA on Tuesday, part of the federal government s attempt to speed up vaccinations and get 150 million people their shots in 100 days.
The troops came from Fort Carson, Colorado and the California Army National Guard, and organized the operation with military efficiency. On Tuesday they vaccinated 3,000 people. Ultimately it s hoped they ll be able to handle 6,000 a day.
It s a quick process. Platoons of ten cars are instructed to drive forward bumper-to-bumper into the vaccine lane set up in a large parking lot.
The Los Angeles school board voted unanimously Tuesday to replace school police officers on campuses with staff trained in de-escalation strategies and conflict resolution and approve a $36.5 million Black Student Achievement Plan.