Metropolitan Police Department
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Hylton Death Amplifies Allegations of Police Harassment in D.C.
When plans gelled together for a mass protest on the steps of the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District station, many…
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All Eyes on MPD after Deon Kay’s Shooting Death
In the days after the release of body-camera footage showing Deon Kay's last moments, debates have raged on about his…
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Deon Kay’s Police-Involved Shooting Death Sparks Fury
The family of Deon Kay said they're struggling to fight a sense of disbelief that they, too, could experience a…
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Residents Demand Greater Enforcement of Mayor’s COVID-19 Orders
Since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) mandated the wearing of masks and continuation of social distancing protocols, members of the…
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D.C. Police Deny Pro-Life Activists Had Permission to Mark, Paint Street
D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department is pushing back against Students for Life of America's (SFLA) version of events over the weekend…
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St. Elizabeths Hospital Funded, Police Cut in D.C. Budget
The D.C. Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a $16.7 billion fiscal 2021 budget, including funds for a new St. Elizabeths…
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Good Cop vs. Bad Cop: How to Know the Difference
There is a knowledge that both good and bad police officers exist, but how does one distinguish between the two?
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Budget Hearing Sparks Debate on ‘Defund the Police’ Movement
A recent D.C. Council committee oversight hearing became a battleground in the ongoing debate about the level of funding the…
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Mother Sues MPD for $100M Over Son’s Death
In observing the two-year anniversary of Marqueese Alston's police-related death, his mother has taken her crusade against the Metropolitan Police…
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D.C. Mayor Bowser’s National Profile Increases Amid Floyd Protests
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser continues to gain nationwide attention as she goes to bat for her city just a week…
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