DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Responds to Trump's Federal Control of DC Police

Law Enforcement Identification and Protocols

• 💡 All law enforcement on the ground must be identifiable by a uniform, badge, or jacket so the public knows who they are.
• 💬 The DC Police Chief will coordinate with federal command to clarify response protocols and disseminate any necessary public information.
• ✅ The fundamental principle remains: everyone should follow the law, including police and the community, a standard that has not changed.

DC Police Union Statement

• ⚠️ Mayor Bowser has not yet seen the DC Police Union's statement supporting the president and claiming crime is out of control.
• 🤝 The Mayor acknowledges working closely with the union, agreeing with some of their points and disagreeing with others.
• 🎯 A key shared goal is recruiting more officers to reach a necessary departmental strength, with ongoing cooperative efforts on recruitment and retention.

Relationship with the President and Strategy

• 🤝 The District will continue to engage with all officials impacting DC, including the President, without changing its cooperative approach.
• 🗣️ Regarding calls to 'push back harder,' the Mayor stated her tenor will be appropriate for the District's needs.
• 🏛️ Concerns about the President's control over MPD and the National Guard highlight the need for DC statehood or congressional control of the DC National Guard.