Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state – and in response to “civil unrest” across the country.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in anticipation of potential protests, citing unrest elsewhere. This move allows the Adjutant General to deploy troops to aid law enforcement if needed.

As a precautionary measure to recent protests across the country, on Thursday, Gov. Mike Kehoe activated the Missouri National Guard.In signing Executive Order 25-25, Gov. Kehoe said, "We respect, and will defend,