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Mar 22, 2023

A D.C. Task Force Meant To Reduce Murders Fell Apart. Some Say It’s A Part Of A Broader Pattern

Former members of the group, created by a 2016 D.C. law, say they struggled to be heard by city officials.

Sep 29, 2020

D.C.’s Special Police Units Exclusively Used Force On Black People, Report Finds

Nine out of 10 people stopped by special gun and drug units were Black.

Jun 28, 2019

A Judge Ruled That MPD Is Violating Transparency Laws Around Stop-And-Frisk Data

The department says it’s already planning to be in compliance with the law next month.

 
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