Metropolitan Police Department

D.C. cops blast "Eye of the Tiger" to encourage (socially distant) runners on the National Mall

March 29, 2020 1:51pm EDT

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

March 26, 2020 8:27pm EDT

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

March 23, 2020 5:19pm EDT

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

February 28, 2020 9:17pm EST

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

January 28, 2020 11:28am EST

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

January 10, 2020 10:27pm EST

A DC police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the District on Friday.

Emergency bill seeks to expand access to body camera video of deadly police-involved incidents

December 4, 2019 10:52pm EST

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

November 7, 2019 6:14pm EST

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

September 17, 2019 4:00pm EDT

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

August 14, 2019 3:33pm EDT

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

August 13, 2019 10:30pm EDT

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

August 12, 2019 10:09pm EDT

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

August 7, 2019 6:30pm EDT

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

July 24, 2019 5:39pm EDT

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.