Enforcement in chicago to assist with street closures. We implemented stringent parameters on their mission and use of force, including no interference with peaceful protestors expressing their First Amendment rights. Since that deployment, we have received additional reports of escalating situations and requests for assistance from communities around the state. We have now called up an additional 250 members of the Illinois National guard to be ready to assist other cities across the state that have faced a surge of destructive action, notably looting over the last 24 hours. Again, our role is to support the response led by local Law Enforcement and municipalities. We are working with local leaders and Law Enforcement to meet their for assistance to the greatest extent possible. An additional 300 Illinois State Police Troopers are also coming online today into tonight to help keep our communities outside chicago safe with a focus on preventive measures and supporting local Law Enforce
To order starting a couple minutes early because we have a vote scheduled early and to try to accommodate the members the story of a young lady a hero to me and many from the Chicago Police department. The embodiment of selflessness she loved people, she loved her family, she loved animals particularly stray dogs. She was known for picking them up and her squad car and getting them off to safety. With the communities that they served. Last year sadly she made the ultimate sacrifice in her line of duty. She was shot and killed while making a traffic stop with her she was 29 years old. The gun used to kill her and to seriously injure officer in as was purchased inindiana. Id like to show a brief video to tell her story and the threats Law Enforcement officers face. The night of july 1 there ouwas a mass shooting in inglewood on a day that had already seen a child shot on the south side. This one left a onemonthold in critical condition. It was officer ella frenchwho played a key role in