Looting and other lawlessness will not be tolerated. I have instructed all of our law enforcement personnel at the state and local level to strictly enforce Louisiana laws and to use necessary force.
The governor of Louisiana addressed the issue of looting and law enforcement response during the crisis.
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Well, you know, I think that we expect that of ourselves. But we expect help to follow quickly. And I guess that was where the frustration came in.
It's pretty sad. We've had these frustrations day in and day out. The housing situation is critical.
They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.