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flag Charlotte police union asks for National Guard due to rising violence and staffing shortages.

flag 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. flag 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. flag It criticized city leadership for ignoring warnings and noted a 40% decline in armed transit security since 2018 despite rising funding. flag 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. flag A state auditor’s report confirmed the drop in armed transit security without explanation.

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