Video shows gunman open fire on Southeast DC street
DC police have shared a video of a gunman who opened fire on a Southeast street in broad daylight.
Representative moves to thwart potential federalization of DC police
D.C.’s lone representative is moving to block the president from federalizing D.C. police.
DC mayor against shrinking the police force
In recent weeks, protesters in metropolitan areas throughout the country have been loudly demanding that cities defund their police forces.
Lawmakers vote to cut $15 million from DC police department's budget
The D.C. Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety voted unanimously Thursday in favor of a budget that defunds the Metropolitan Police Department by more than $15 million — a vote that comes after weeks of protests calling for police reform. The funds will instead be diverted to social programs in the city.
Councilmember wants to cut millions from DC police department's budget
A D.C. councilmember wants to strip $15 million from the Metropolitan Police Department's budget, according to reports. The proposal was brought by Ward 6 councilman Charles Allen.
More than 70 percent of DC police stops are African-Americans, report says
As residents vigorously debate the future of law enforcement in D.C., the ACLU has released a report indicating that despite comprising 46 percent of the population, 72 percent of those stopped by the police are African-Americans.
DC police chief tells officers the city council has "completely abandoned" them
In a video address to the D.C. Police force this week, Chief Peter Newsham said the District's City Council “forgot about our 20 years of reform....
DC Council passes emergency police reform bill
The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of emergency legislation on police reform -- a measure that limits police use of force, puts discipline in the hands of management, and changes policy on body-worn cameras.
What 'defunding the police' means
As protesters call for justice in the case of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis, many are also pushing the idea of defunding the police.
DC Council investigating after nearly 200 arrested for violating curfew on Swann Street
D.C. Council plans to investigate the mass arrest of protesters violating curfew on Swann Street NW Monday.
Off-duty DC police officer pulls critically-injured man from burning wreck
A D.C. police officer on his way home from work used his training, a crowbar and a police radio to save a man's life.
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.