District Links: Increased payroll tax in FY 2025 budget draws scrutiny; DC wins $25M for Northeast trail; MPD fares well on new assessment; and more

By Chris Kain On Jun 26, 2024 Last updated Jun 27, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department drew high marks in key areas in a new assessment released today and conducted by the Policing Project at the New York University School of Law at the request of the Office of the DC Auditor.

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