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GENERAL ORDER 1100 -04 L. MILITARY SUPPORT (MARTIAL LAW) 1. Major incidents may involve demands that exceed the capabilities of local authorities to control and create a need for assistance from the North Carolina National Guard. Military support to civil authorities in such emergencies for the purpose of preserving life, protecting property, and the maintenance of law and order is an emergency task within the mission of the National Guard. 2. By law, only the Governor can order National Guard personnel to State Active Duty in an emergency and /or declare martial law. The authority for these call -ups is normally exercised through the Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety. Individual National Guard units should NOT be contacted for this purpose. 3. The Chief of Police will assess the need for military support of law enforcement activities, and will advise the City Manager accordingly. The City Manager, working in conjunction with the Mayor and Emergency Management Director(s) will insure that the request is forwarded to the Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety or the State Warning Point through proper channels. 4. National Guard troops will remain under the command and control of National Guard officers. Liaison will be established with the Commanding Officer of the Guard forces to provide the information necessary to their mission and insure a coordinated effort. M. TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT 1. All available Departmental vehicles will be utilized for transporting officers and equipment to and from the scene of an incident. If additional transportation is required, the Public Works Director will be contacted -and other city vehicles will be requested. N. TRAFFIC CONTROL Traffic control and security will be established at designated control points throughout the City, utilizing the services of the Patrol Division and supporting units. The selection of traffic control points will be based upon the circumstances arising from the incident. O. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 1. Special equipment and/or emergency supplies maybe requisitioned on an "as- needed" basis from any of the following agencies: (a) Any City of Kannapolis department; (b). Rowan or Cabarrus Emergency Management department; (c) North Carolina National Guard; (d) North Carolina Department of Transportation; (e) Other appropriate state, county or municipal agencies. 2. Equipment will be distributed to individuals and units based upon their assignments and duties. The issuing official will be responsible for ensuring that such distribution is properly recorded. Page 10 of 17 F -15 Attachment number 3 Page 446