On the recordJune 9, 2025
The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations.
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Mark Esper
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cnn.comThe option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations.
Esper emphasized the limited use of active duty forces for law enforcement.
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