Federal officials announced Friday that 1,500 additional National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington D.C. as part of enhanced security preparations for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta requested the extra National Guard personnel as part of what officials are calling a "summer surge" of law enforcement in the nation's capital. The deployment adds to existing federal security measures already in place.

The enhanced security comes ahead of planned July Fourth celebrations marking America's 250th birthday. Federal officials indicated that hundreds of additional agents and officers will also be deployed alongside the National Guard troops.

According to federal law enforcement data, the capital has seen a 26% decrease in crime over the past year, with nearly 13,000 arrests recorded during that period. The additional personnel are intended to maintain security levels during the anticipated influx of visitors for the anniversary celebrations.

The deployment represents a significant increase in federal law enforcement presence in Washington D.C. as preparations continue for what is expected to be a major national celebration. Officials have not specified the exact duration of the enhanced security measures or provided details about specific threats prompting the increase.