US EditionJustice Department investigating D.C. police over alleged fake crime data
The investigation focuses on allegations that D.C. police officials altered crime statistics amid federal efforts to reduce violent crime, with arrests and crime drops contested by local union and officials.
- The United States Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether the Metropolitan Police Department manipulated crime data, reportedly led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
- In May, Metro Police Commander Michael Pulliam was placed on paid administrative leave after internal accusations of altering crime figures, while the D.C. Police Union alleges higher-ups ordered reclassifications at crime scenes.
- City and federal statistics show violent crime dropped 27% from 2024 to this year and 35% comparing 2023 to 2024; Mayor Muriel Bowser asserted, `We are not experiencing a spike in crime` earlier this month.
- Federal deployments have included hundreds of agents and National Guard troops, with Attorney General Pamela Bondi reporting over 550 arrests and 76 illegal firearms seized earlier this month.
- Federal officials now expect the probe to expand beyond a single commander, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigators may issue subpoenas or widen the inquiry soon.
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