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Sep 16, 2016

Photos: Today Is The First Day In Almost A Decade Without Cathy Lanier As D.C.’s Top Cop

Lanier turned in her gun yesterday for a job with the NFL.

Aug 23, 2016

Peter Newsham Named Interim Chief Of MPD

He has served as an assistant chief of police since 2002.

Aug 16, 2016

Cathy Lanier Is Retiring As Head Of D.C. Police

To take a job with the NFL.

Aug 05, 2016

‘We Need Your Help’: Family Of Murdered DNC Staffer Pleas At Crime Scene

Police Chief Lanier says there are “more questions than answers” about Seth Rich’s death.

Jul 12, 2016

While Overall Crime Is Down In D.C., Violent Crime Is Up Three Percent

Assault with a dangerous weapon is up eight percent, accounting for the rise.

Mar 07, 2016

Report: Questionable D.C. Police Raids Target The Wrong Homes

Some raids are executing using warrants that cite officers’ “training and experience” rather than evidence.

Feb 05, 2016

Police Arrest 13 Robbery Suspects In The Past Week

In total, the suspects allegedly committed 19 robberies.

Aug 31, 2015

D.C. Police Union Votes ‘No Confidence’ In Chief Lanier

More than 97 percent of the 1,150 officers that responded said ‘no.’

Aug 28, 2015

Lanier Defends Bowser’s Crime Fighting Proposals And Announces Arrests In Three Homicide Cases

The police chief spoke about the spike in crime and the tensions with activists who are opposed to more officers on the street during an appearance on the Kojo Nnamdi hour this morning.

Aug 19, 2015

Bowser, Lanier Initiate New Measures To Address Rising Gun Violence

944 illegal firearms have been confiscated so far this year.

 
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