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Police Chief Resigns Amid Crime Data Controversy

12/21/2025

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  • Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith resigned amid criticism from federal lawmakers and House Oversight Committee report accusing her of manipulating crime data.
  • The D.C. Council demanded information about MPD's collaboration with federal immigration agents, with all council members signing a letter and questioning the inquiry's timing.
  • Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah defended the department's integrity.
  • Navy Yard Commissioner Markita Bryant said the council should have done due diligence earlier.