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Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues

During a Wednesday news conference Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Jeffery Carroll will take over as interim chief of the Metropolitan Police Department after Pamela Smith leaves Dec. 31.
After whistleblowers raised concerns in August, the House Oversight Committee opened a probe into MPD reporting, and its 22-page interim report draws on interviews with commanders from all seven MPD patrol districts.
Having served more than 20 years, Carroll, who became executive assistant chief in November 2023, led responses to the Jan. 6, 2021, riots, saying `We don't want to wait until full reports are out`.
Announcing immediate steps, Jeffery Carroll, interim MPD chief, pledged continued cooperation with the Department of Justice and federal partners while Mayor Muriel Bowser said, `We look forward to him leading us through more good events in the city`; the permanent chief requires D.C. Council approval.
With a federal surge underway, Carroll takes over as interim MPD chief amid scrutiny from the Trump administration and congressional Republicans, while Mayor Muriel Bowser won't seek reelection next year.

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