DC Mayor Bowser on Federal Arrests and DOJ Investigation into Crime Stats

Federal Law Enforcement and Arrests

• 🎯 Federal law enforcement officers are making arrests that are non-federal and non-immigration related.
• ❓ It is assumed these arrests are occurring without the presence of MPD (Metropolitan Police Department).

MPD Arrests and Federal Surge

• 🚫 MPD officers are not making arrests in the last two weeks that they would not have otherwise made.
• 🧠 MPD officers are described as well-versed in DC law and code.

Collaboration with Federal Partners

• 🤝 The MPD works with federal partners regularly through initiatives like the capital area regional task force.
• 🛠️ Federal officers are frequently engaged in executing search warrants across the city.
• 📈 The current situation is characterized by an enhanced federal presence, rather than new types of operations.

DOJ Investigation into Crime Stats

• 🕵️ The Mayor is aware that the US Attorney's office may issue subpoenas related to an investigation into crime statistics.
• ℹ️ The Mayor has not been contacted directly but acknowledges the potential for subpoenas to be issued.