Defense chief says no US police role in Haiti

Since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti the United States has sent troops and resources to aid in recovery but no new police roles will take affect. Those troops there now can protect themselves and people in need but there will not be an overall policing role. While violence is rising the situation is manageable as of now. With Haitian police, UN officials, and the United States troops there is security and should be ok as long as looters don't become out of control. With an estimated 200,000 dead there will be a long recovery as only 70,000 bodies have been recovered. Much money has been donated and the recovery process has begun but it will be a long recovery and the United States is a much needed force in Haiti.

By: Lindsay Weidling