CT National Guard to assist local, state police in protecting infrastructure “The Connecticut National Guard is committed to the protection of life, property, and the Constitutional right to peaceful protest." Author: Doug Stewart (FOX61), CNN Wire Published: 1:52 PM EST January 14, 2021 Updated: 10:20 PM EST January 14, 2021 HARTFORD, Conn — The Connecticut National Guard announced they will be supporting state and local law enforcement agencies in the wake of the riots at the U.S Capitol last week and continuing threats that have been made. The Guard said in a press release they were requested to provide additional security in the form of critical infrastructure protection.