💨 Abstract

Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed concern over increased federal involvement in the city's policing, stating it poses an unprecedented challenge to local autonomy. She assured residents that Pamela Smith remains the chief of police and that crime rates in D.C. have significantly decreased since 2023, with violent crime down by over 25%, reaching some of the lowest levels in decades. Bowser emphasized the need for unity and stability as the new school year begins, encouraging residents to defend D.C

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