Robert Contee
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MPD Seeks Causes for Spike in Youth Carjackings
While law enforcement officials have reported an uptick in motor vehicle theft since the start of the pandemic, they said…
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D.C. Leaders Stress Safety During Inauguration Period
District residents may have fewer police officers in their neighborhoods and could experience delays in public transportation in the days…
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Biden: BLM Wouldn’t Get Same Treatment from Police as Capitol Rioters
President-elect Joe Biden pulled no punches Thursday when he spoke about the Trump supporters that rioted, looted and ransacked the…
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EDITORIAL: Contee’s First Task Must Be Reducing D.C.’s Homicide Rate
While much attention has rightfully been given to the ongoing health pandemic, it's impossible to ignore the surge in D.C.'s…
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Community Members React to Contee’s Appointment as MPD Chief
Among some residents, there remains some skepticism about Robert Contee's ability to not only reduce crime but embrace the deep-seated…
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Contee Named D.C. Police Chief
Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Robert Contee, 31-year veteran and D.C. native, was named police chief Tuesday by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Newsham’s Exit Fuels Talk of His Legacy, Replacement
The announcement by D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham that he will be become the new leader of Prince William County,…
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ANC Commissioners, City Officials, Activists Tackle Policing
ANC Commissioners from across the District hosted a frank online conversation Saturday about policing, with city officials and community activists…
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