More than 200 members of the Connecticut National Guard are in D.C. to provide support for the Jan. 20 inauguration.

The Connecticut National Guard and Connecticut State Police have been authorized to deploy in support of the presidential inauguration security.

Federal officials have asked for mutual aid to provide additional security and public safety support to protect the transition of power and continuity of government.

Gov. Ned Lamont said he has authorized the Connecticut National Guard and the Connecticut State Police to deploy units to Washington, D.C. to help with security efforts for the presidential inauguration ceremony.

Members of the Connecticut National Guard and the Connecticut State Police will join security efforts for the U.S. Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Monday. Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday announced the deployments,