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Charlotte police union asks for National Guard due to rising violence and staffing shortages.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police has requested federal aid, including National Guard deployment, citing a surge in violence and a severe police staffing shortage.
The union pointed to 15 homicides since August, including attacks on transit, and a nearly 200% year-to-date increase in killings compared to 2024.
It criticized city leadership for ignoring warnings and noted a 40% decline in armed transit security since 2018 despite rising funding.
While Governor Josh Stein signed a law restricting cashless bail for violent offenders, Mayor Vi Lyles rejected National Guard involvement, emphasizing local safety measures like patrol bikes and utility vehicles.
A state auditor’s report confirmed the drop in armed transit security without explanation.
El sindicato de la policía de Charlotte pide la Guardia Nacional debido al aumento de la violencia y a la escasez de personal.