District Links: Bowser highlights crime reductions compared to 2023 and 2019; DC courts renew call for Senate action on judicial vacancies; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 9, 2024 Last updated Dec 9, 2024

As 2024 draws to an end, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith are highlighting reductions in various categories of crime compared to last year and to five years ago, linking the favorable trends to policy changes and MPD initiatives at a press briefing this morning.

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