DC promises a ‘very, very robust’ police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday

[Sunrise]

DC promises a 'very, very robust' police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday

With a flood of visitors and tourists expected, officials in the nation’s capital are mobilizing additional police officers and dozens of teams of civilian peacekeepers in an attempt to keep rising violent crime rates from marring the holiday weekend.

apnews.com

Benedict said the MPD will be deploying a “very, very robust” contingent of officers but didn’t mention specific numbers. “We’ll have a lot of officers out there,” he said.

Also:

For July 4, the mayor’s office is organizing groups of civilian violence interrupters and community leaders into so-called “Safety Go” teams that will be deployed in 28 different “hot spot neighborhoods,” around the city, Appiah said.

The teams, comprising between eight and 10 civilian members, will be tasked with “helping deescalate any conflicts or negative activities,” before police intervention becomes necessary, Appiah said.

Headed to DC for July 4th weekend? Here's what you need to know

D.C. officials said they’re ready for the Fourth of July crowds.

wjla.com

Also, the city is deploying teams of non-police peacekeepers. They are violence interrupters, Department of Recreation workers and others. They will be in 28 different spots in higher crime areas. They’ll have drinks and snacks to give away and they’re encouraged to interact with the public on July 3 from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. and then on July 4 from 4 p.m. until midnight.

Versus two years ago:

DC police chief: Entire department will be on duty for Fourth of July fireworks - WTOP News

The National Mall will be busy this weekend for the Fourth of July fireworks and D.C. police say they’re ready for it.

wtop.com

He said that the entire police department will be working on Sunday for the Fourth of July fireworks.

They just don't have the numbers anymore:

Staffing Report (June 2023): https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/f...tent/attachments/Staffing_Report_JUN_2023.pdf (3,343 Officers, which includes 101 Recruit Officers.)
Staffing and Attrition Report (Data as of May 31, 2023): https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/Staffing Attrition with Cover May 2023.pdf

Bowser Administration Provides Update on Fourth of July Public Safety Preparations | mayormb

Find road closures and safety information.

mayor.dc.gov

Stay safe everyone!

 

[RFBfromDE]

Drinks and snacks.

See, why didn’t we think of that?

 

[Sunrise]

Drinks and snacks.

See, why didn’t we think of that?

The crime level actually drops for the time period that the individual is consuming the drinks and snacks. Winning.

 

[Allium]

Guess it didnt work

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...losion-suspect-molotov-cocktail-b2368383.html

 

[Sunrise]

Guess it didnt work

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...losion-suspect-molotov-cocktail-b2368383.html

Hold up. Violence interrupters aren't out there yet:

Headed to DC for July 4th weekend? Here's what you need to know

D.C. officials said they’re ready for the Fourth of July crowds.

wjla.com

Also, the city is deploying teams of non-police peacekeepers. They are violence interrupters, Department of Recreation workers and others. They will be in 28 different spots in higher crime areas. They’ll have drinks and snacks to give away and they’re encouraged to interact with the public on July 3 from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. and then on July 4 from 4 p.m. until midnight.

Now let's get out there and make a difference!

 

[Mike]

Yes, God help the person who cannot decipher the parking signs in DC and gets ticketed, and or towed.

 

[Sunrise]

Yes, God help the person who cannot decipher the parking signs in DC and gets ticketed, and or towed.

You can't get carjacked if your car's in the impound lot.

 

[davsco]

Until they put, and keep, the animals doing the violence in jail, irrespective of their age, the violence will just continue. It's just that simple.

 

[joppaj]

Yes, God help the person who cannot decipher the parking signs in DC and gets ticketed, and or towed.

If you find a good parking spot in DC on July 4, you're in a no parking zone.

 

[Sunrise]

If you find a good parking spot in DC on July 4, you're in a no parking zone.

Good point....

Or the car was just stolen/carjacked from it.

DC Carjackings Up 80% This Year: MPD Carjacking/Interactive Dashboard

https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/carjacking Look at that age distribution. Today's the last day of school for students in DC Public Schools. Get ready for what's coming this Summer. Cars are also being stolen without people in them:

www.mdshooters.com

 

[RFBfromDE]

Hold up. Violence interrupters aren't out there yet:

Headed to DC for July 4th weekend? Here's what you need to know

D.C. officials said they’re ready for the Fourth of July crowds.

wjla.com

Also, the city is deploying teams of non-police peacekeepers. They are violence interrupters, Department of Recreation workers and others. They will be in 28 different spots in higher crime areas. They’ll have drinks and snacks to give away and they’re encouraged to interact with the public on July 3 from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. and then on July 4 from 4 p.m. until midnight.

Now let's get out there and make a difference!

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The guy they arrested for popping the honor roll student some months back.

 

[Sunrise]

-1

The guy they arrested for popping the honor roll student some months back.

That's right! Good catch....

DC employee charged with killing Karon Blake released from jail

The D.C. government employee accused of shooting and killing 13-year-old Karon Blake in Northeast in January has been released from jail.

www.fox5dc.com

The documents reveal that Lewis will be placed under permanent home confinement and supervision until the case is completed.

That's "quiet and inquisitive scholar who loved fashion and football" to you, by the way:

DC resident shoots, kills 13-year-old boy, says teen was breaking into cars: police

A 13 year old child breaking into cars is a criminal and should be treated as such. I did stupid stuff as a teenager but none of it was criminal You know the whole stupid games stupid prizes thing Sucks to be him If you think for one second a 13 year old breaking into car by itself is worth...

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Sunrise]

Until they put, and keep, the animals doing the violence in jail, irrespective of their age, the violence will just continue. It's just that simple.

They'd have to build prisons as quickly as this... And they need to do that:

District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc

2024 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison* As of April 11, 2024

mpdc.dc.gov

As of July 3, 2023:

Offense	2022	2023	Percent Change
Homicide	104	120	15%
Sex Abuse	59	80	36%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon	698	722	3%
Robbery	1,064	1,565	47%
Violent Crime - Total	1,925	2,487	29%
Burglary	536	506	-6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1,665	3,610	117%
Theft from Auto	3,852	3,856	0%
Theft (Other)	4,882	6,170	26%
Arson	2	8	300%
Property Crime - Total	10,937	14,150	29%
All Crime - Total	12,862	16,637	29%

Look at those numbers year-over-year.... and we're only in Early July.

 

[StantonCree]

They'd have to build prisons as quickly as this... And they need to do that:

District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc

2024 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison* As of April 11, 2024

mpdc.dc.gov

As of July 3, 2023:

Offense	2022	2023	Percent Change
Homicide	104	120	15%
Sex Abuse	59	80	36%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon	698	722	3%
Robbery	1,064	1,565	47%
Violent Crime - Total	1,925	2,487	29%
Burglary	536	506	-6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1,665	3,610	117%
Theft from Auto	3,852	3,856	0%
Theft (Other)	4,882	6,170	26%
Arson	2	8	300%
Property Crime - Total	10,937	14,150	29%
All Crime - Total	12,862	16,637	29%

Look at those numbers year-over-year.... and we're only in Early July.

There was one a few hours ago 121

 

[Sunrise]

There was one a few hours ago 121

Yikes.

 

[davsco]

They'd have to build prisons as quickly as this... And they need to do that:

I'm OK with the animals crammed into tight quarters...

 

[RFBfromDE]

They'd have to build prisons as quickly as this... And they need to do that:

District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc

2024 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison* As of April 11, 2024

mpdc.dc.gov

As of July 3, 2023:

Offense	2022	2023	Percent Change
Homicide	104	120	15%
Sex Abuse	59	80	36%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon	698	722	3%
Robbery	1,064	1,565	47%
Violent Crime - Total	1,925	2,487	29%
Burglary	536	506	-6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1,665	3,610	117%
Theft from Auto	3,852	3,856	0%
Theft (Other)	4,882	6,170	26%
Arson	2	8	300%
Property Crime - Total	10,937	14,150	29%
All Crime - Total	12,862	16,637	29%

Look at those numbers year-over-year.... and we're only in Early July.

They left off “hate” crimes??

 

[Sunrise]

They left off “hate” crimes??

 

[spoon059]

You can't get carjacked if your car's in the impound lot.

It's DC, I'm sure you can...

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