Making Our City Safer – Message from Mayor Elect

I’ve repeatedly said that we cannot talk about giving our children a high-quality education or creating jobs for District residents without discussing how to create safer communities in every neighborhood of our city. That’s why today I’m delighted to announce my appointments to the District’s top public safety positions – a team of extraordinarily talented … More Making Our City Safer – Message from Mayor Elect

[MPD-5D] Theft Alert: Bicycles & Smartphones

We have been sharing safety tips with you throughout this holiday season in our Daily Crime Reports.  I would like to take a moment to share additional information with you, due to an increase in reports of stolen Smartphones and Bicycles during this season.  Please take a moment to review the following safety tips to … More [MPD-5D] Theft Alert: Bicycles & Smartphones

-10 Holiday-Season Safety Tips Related to Recent Crimes-

1) Talking on your cell phone and/or listening to a music player are the kind of distractions that robbers look for when selecting targets. When exiting your vehicle or walking to your destination, it is so important to focus on getting where you must go (free of distractions that prevent you from noticing dangerous situations). … More -10 Holiday-Season Safety Tips Related to Recent Crimes-

WaPo: MPD investigating 11/14 fatal shooting on unit b/o Q St NW

From the Monday, 11/15/2010 Washington Post: Police investigate fatal shooting of D.C. man, 19, on Q St. NW By Bill Turque Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 15, 2010; B06 D.C. police were investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man Sunday morning in the unit block of Q Street NW. Officers responded to reports … More WaPo: MPD investigating 11/14 fatal shooting on unit b/o Q St NW