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Inspector General Probes MPD Crime Data Manipulation Allegations

1/13/2026

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Washington's inspector general's office is investigating the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) crime data reporting system due to allegations that former police Chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to manipulate statistics.
A report from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform supported these allegations, but no criminal charges have been filed.
Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll intends to enhance training and create an audit team for accurate crime classification.
Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the inspector general's involvement to address the concerns raised by these reports.

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Washington's inspector general's office is investigating the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) crime data reporting system due to allegations that former police Chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to manipulate statistics.
A report from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform supported these allegations, but no criminal charges have been filed.
Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll intends to enhance training and create an audit team for accurate crime classification.
Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the inspector general's involvement to address the concerns raised by these reports.