Starting Monday, an influx of federal agents will be deployed across Memphis as part of a broader push in what President Trump has described as a crackdown on crime.

At a news conference on Friday, Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said personnel from 13 U.S. agencies will arrive in the city next week. That will include agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The operation will also include 300 troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

It remains unclear exactly how many members of the National Guard will be deployed, but the governor said troops will be in support roles and not tasked with making arrests. He added that the Guard will not be armed unless it is requested by local law enforcement.

Lee said t

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