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Federal Probe Launched into D.C. Police Crime Data Manipulation

8/23/2025

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The U.S. Attorney's Office began investigating D.C. police for allegedly manipulating crime statistics on August 22, 2025.
A lawsuit settlement by former MPD Sergeant Charlotte Djossou highlighted systemic issues in crime data reporting.
Experts report a notable decline in violent crime in D.C., countering claims of a crime emergency.
The D.C. Police Union supports temporary federal intervention while advocating for a fully staffed police force.
Mayor Bowser asserts that violent crime is at a 30-year low amid investigations into police data practices.

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The U.S. Attorney's Office began investigating D.C. police for allegedly manipulating crime statistics on August 22, 2025.
A lawsuit settlement by former MPD Sergeant Charlotte Djossou highlighted systemic issues in crime data reporting.
Experts report a notable decline in violent crime in D.C., countering claims of a crime emergency.
The D.C. Police Union supports temporary federal intervention while advocating for a fully staffed police force.
Mayor Bowser asserts that violent crime is at a 30-year low amid investigations into police data practices.