DC Police Chief Keeps Command Amid Federal Dispute
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
The Trump administration's attempt to take control of Washington DC's police force was challenged in court, leading to the rescinding of an order that would have placed the DEA head in command. The police chief, Pamela Smith, retains control, and the situation highlights ongoing tensions over federal intervention in DC policing amid broader political disputes over law enforcement and immigration enforcement. Despite federal actions, crime rates in DC have continued to decline.