
Good morning, Washington. Have a good Easter? Mine was spent dying eggs, gorging on candy and having an incredibly long brunch. The Obamas made it to church, heading to St. John’s — or, as most of us know it better, the little yellow church across from the White House. How’d you spend Sunday?
P.G. Police Shooting Reviews Among Area’s Longest: The Post reports on Prince George’s County’s policy for reviewing incidents in which officers discharge their weapons and finds room for improvement. P.G. County typically assigns affected officers to desk duty while the shootings are investigated, restricting their income and leaving police departments short-staffed. This review process can take months; most area jurisdictions complete similar reviews in significantly less time. Police Chief Roberto Hylton says he was unaware that neighboring counties’ policies were so different.
Montgomery County Pedestrian Spending Proposal Raises Eyebrows: The Examiner reports on county executive Ike Leggett’s plans for improving pedestrian safety in Montgomery County, and the concern that’s arisen about their price tag. Leggett is proposing over half a million dollars of new spending despite the county facing a $520 million budget deficit. He says the safety measures will be paid for with speed camera revenue.
Briefly Noted: Decision delayed on crab harvest regulation… Two killed in separate incidents in P.G. County; young woman found dead in Herndon… Colonial-era tavern discovered by Md. road construction crews… Virginia woman killed on beltway after crawling out of overturned car… It’s a slow news day…
This Day In DCist: One year ago it was the weekend, and not much was going on. But two years ago the saga of the pants judge began.
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