"DC Council Advances Comprehensive Crime Bill Amid Surging Crime Rates"

The D.C. Council is set to vote on the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, a comprehensive crime bill introduced by Councilmember Brook Pinto to address gaps in the system. The bill aims to enhance protections for seniors, children, and victims of sexual and domestic violence, while also ensuring accountability for offenders by eliminating or extending statutes of limitations for serious crimes, making misdemeanor arrest warrants extraditable, and clarifying the admissibility of GPS records in criminal cases. Mayor Muriel Bowser has expressed support for the legislation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety and accountability in the city.