Federal Takeover of DC Law Enforcement Shows Early Promise Amid Growing Controversy
Based on initial data, Washington D.C.’s federal law enforcement intervention shows mixed crime trends. Property crimes fell by approximately 19%, while violent crime dropped by 17% in its first full week. Robberies and vehicle break-ins saw significant reductions of 40%, though burglaries rose by 6% and assaults with dangerous weapons increased by 14% . The…