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MPD Public Safety Update - Homicides down 17% YTD

MPD Public Safety Update - Homicides down 17% YTD

This weekend, Operation ATLAS led to 34 arrests and 90 notices of infractions.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2025PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Mayor Bowser Announces New Legislation to Support Safe and Effective Policing, Address Retail Theft and Loitering Around Open-Air Drug Markets

Mayor Bowser Announces New Legislation to Support Safe and Effective Policing, Address Retail Theft and Loitering Around Open-Air Drug Markets

Limiting loitering by allowing the MPD Chief to declare drug-free zones for 120 hours.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 24, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

About MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Initiative

About MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Initiative

A citywide effort that focuses on coordinating resources.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 19, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Oct 11 - Oct 13 | MPD’s Community Walk Schedule

Oct 11 - Oct 13 | MPD’s Community Walk Schedule

Weekly community walks to engage residents around safety issues.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 11, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Oct 11 - Oct 13 | MPD’s Community Walk Schedule

Oct 11 - Oct 13 | MPD’s Community Walk Schedule

Weekly community walks to engage residents around safety issues.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 10, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

About MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Initiative

About MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Initiative

A citywide effort that focuses on coordinating resources.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 9, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Operation Trident Targets Violent Offenders

Operation Trident Targets Violent Offenders

A three-day fugitive apprehension operation.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 6, 2023PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Mayor Bowser Announces Deployment of MPD Recruits and Cadets for Holiday Safety Strategy

Mayor Bowser Announces Deployment of MPD Recruits and Cadets for Holiday Safety Strategy

This year’s strategy includes deploying more than 100 recruit officers and cadets!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 5, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

This will be an in-person meeting.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

This will be an in-person meeting.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teSeptember 6, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

Sept 7 | East of the River Public Safety and Policing Candidate Forum

This will be an in-person meeting.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teSeptember 5, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

Make a difference in the violence in our community.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

Make a difference in the violence in our community.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teAugust 16, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

June 3 | 1st Friday Crowd Virtual Meeting about Public Safety

June 3 | 1st Friday Crowd Virtual Meeting about Public Safety

This meeting will be held via Zoom and will focus on public safety.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 6, 2021PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 28, 2021PUBLIC SAFETYComment

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 16, 2021PUBLIC SAFETYComment

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020PUBLIC SAFETYComment

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 19, 2020PUBLIC SAFETYComment

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

MPD seeks partners with security cameras to help combat crime

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 2, 2020PUBLIC SAFETYComment