DC police now making arrests when people refuse to social distance
As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.
Chief Peter Newsham talks to FOX 5 about policing in a pandemic
Law enforcement agencies across the country have had to make major protocol charges to continue protecting the public while also keeping their officers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
DC police sergeant dies after experiencing a medical emergency, officials say
The Metropolitan Police Department is mourning the loss of a 30-year veteran of the police force.
DC police sergeant dies after experiencing medical emergency while on duty: police
A Metropolitan Police Department sergeant has died unexpectedly following a medical emergency while on duty, according to authorities.
D.C. cops blast "Eye of the Tiger" to encourage (socially distant) runners on the National Mall
D.C. isn't Philly and Rocky Balboa didn't run up the steps of the Capitol.
Third DC police officer tests positive for COVID-19, officials say
A third member of the Metropolitan Police Department has tested positive for novel coronavirus, officials confirmed Thursday.
Second DC police officer tests positive for COVID-19, officials say
A second member of the Metropolitan Police Department has tested positive for novel coronavirus, Police Chief Peter Newsham confirmed Monday.
DC cop okay after rollover crash near Catholic University
A D.C. officer is okay after their cruiser rolled over in a two-car crash near Catholic University.
DC police will no longer handcuff children under the age of 12 per new policy, officials announce
DC police will no longer handcuff children under the age of 12 after community backlash following several incidents where kids in the District were placed in handcuffs.
DC police officer struck by vehicle, rushed to hospital with serious injuries
A DC police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the District on Friday.
DC officer suffers serious injuries after being hit by vehicle
A DC police officer suffered serious injuries on Friday after being struck by a vehicle as she directed traffic.
DC police officer struck by vehicle
A DC police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a stolen vehicle in the District.
Emergency bill seeks to expand access to body camera video of deadly police-involved incidents
An emergency bill passed unanimously by the D.C. Council seeks to allow close relatives of someone killed in an incident with the police to view the body camera video retained by D.C. Police.
DC Police turn to consultant for help in solving homicides
D.C.'s homicide detectives are having real trouble closing murder cases. So far this year just over a third of the killings have been closed by arrest. A statistic that's so alarmed city officials they have recruited the former chief of detectives to come back and help.
DC Police needs your help naming their newest mounted horse
The Metropolitan Police Department's Horse Mounted Unit now has 2,000 pounds of extra reinforcement on their squad.
DC police officer accused of touching coworkers without their consent
A D.C. police officer is facing several assault charges for allegedly touching multiple coworkers without their consent.
Prince George’s County police officer pleads guilty to soliciting a prostitute
A Prince George’s County police officer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to soliciting sex from a transgender prostitute.
Maryland couple helps rescue DC police officer moments after motorcycle crash on Capital Beltway
A D.C. police officer is lucky to be alive after hitting a deer while riding a motorcycle off-duty on the Capital Beltway. It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday near Oxon Hill. Witnesses put themselves at risk to drag him to safety.
DC Police seize loaded high capacity drum magazine similar to one used in Dayton shooting
Two days before the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, that claimed nine lives, DC Police seized an assault weapon and a high capacity drum magazine loaded with 77 rounds.
DC Police Chief Peter Newsham speaks on recent assaults on officers in the District, nationwide
Police nationwide and here at home are becoming targets for criminals and violent assaults. From an officer in New York City being doused with water to police in Southeast having fireworks aimed in their direction — the District's top cop admits policing is not what it once was.