Photo: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
(Lincoln, NE) -- A group of Nebraska State Patrol troopers are heading to the southern border.
On Wednesday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced that he has authorized the deployment of 10 state troopers to the Texas border effective immediately. Pillen's office says the deployment comes in response to a request for assistance from the state of Texas. Texas has accepted Nebraska's Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) offer for support from the Nebraska State Patrol. "Our nation has a serious and unchecked threat on its hands following President Biden's decision to end Title 42," said Governor Pillen. "Nebraska is committed to using every tool in its tool box to help stop the influx of illegal immigration at our southern border. Illegal immigration hurts our nation's security, undermines the rule of law, and threatens the wellbeing of our state."
Governor Pillen visited Texas on Monday and met with Governor Greg Abbott and fellow Republican Governors to discuss how Nebraska can assist Texas. The troopers who have volunteered from Nebraska are all experienced drone operators. They will depart in the next day and will be gone for two weeks.
“Our team of drone operators will provide valuable assistance to our law enforcement partners in Texas as they work to keep communities safe at the border,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our team is eager to join troopers from several other states answering Texas’ call for assistance.”
Nebraska will not be reimbursed for the trip. The Governor's office says the cost for the deployment will come from the existing Nebraska State Patrol budget.