LinkLinksOpinion Washington Post Editorial Board: D.C. needs hundreds more police officers. Here’s how to do it right. By Editor On Mar 25, 2023 Last updated Mar 25, 2023 37 Share The Metropolitan Police Department has 411 fewer officers than three years ago because of attrition and struggles in attracting recruits. The force is the smallest it has been in decades, with fewer than 3,400 sworn officers, and D.C. is more dangerous as a result. With 90 percent of D.C. residents now describing the crime problem as serious, it will take years of concerted effort to rebuild the department. 37 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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