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2023-07-07 03:10:14 UTC - HELPFUL
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Nearly every state has laws authorizing state defense forces. 22 states and Puerto Rico currently have forces that report to governors, not the federal government. Capabilities & training can include police and security work. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_defense_force Examples of state guard police functions: https://msstateguard.org/training%2Fbenefits%2Fawards https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_State_Guard#:~:text=Military%20Police%20Battalion https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Defense_Force#VDF_Military_Police
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