DOJ requests 1,500 more National Guard troops for planned DC ‘summer surge’
- The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is launching a large summer surge of federal law enforcement efforts to enhance safety ahead of the nation's 250th Independence Day celebrations, requesting 1,500 additional National Guard troops to total 5,000 in the city.
- Since last year, the task force's efforts have resulted in nearly 13,000 arrests, over 1,400 illegal guns seized, 32 murder suspects apprehended, and 23 missing children recovered, with overall crime dropping 26%.
- Federal prosecutors are implementing a zero-tolerance policy charging parents under a D.C. law for contributing to minors' delinquency, with penalties including fines, classes, or up to six months in jail.
- Multiple federal agencies will increase operations and deploy additional resources such as drones, K-9 units, helicopters, and high-visibility patrols to combat crime in Washington, D.C.
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DOJ Wants 1500 More National Guard Troops In DC
The Hill reports: The Trump administration wants another 1,500 National Guard troops deployed to the streets of Washington part of a “summer surge” of law enforcement to the nation’s capital ahead of America’s 250th birthday, Justice Department officials announced Friday. U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta said he requested the extra National Guard troops to grow their presence around the city in anticipation of a surge in visit…
Trump admin launches ‘summer surge’ of feds to make DC safest city in America ahead of 250th anniversary
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is launching a massive “summer surge” of federal law enforcement to ensure Washington, D.C., is the safest city in America ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations. During a news conference Friday, leaders touted the Trump administration’s success in driving down violent crime in the city since the D.C. task force launched last year. The joint law…
Trump admin launches 'summer surge' of feds to make DC safest city in America ahead of 250th anniversary
D.C.'s summer surge will flood the capital with federal agents, drones and 1,500 additional National Guardsmen to ensure safety ahead of July Fourth America 250 celebrations.
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