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Washington’s Mayor Bowser Says the City’s Police Chief, Pamela Smith, Is Stepping Down
Smith reduced homicides to an eight-year low and launched new crime-fighting technology amid federal oversight and political pressure.
- District of Columbia's Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down from her role after dramatically driving down violent crime and the homicide rate to its lowest levels in eight years.
- Smith expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Police and lead the Metropolitan Police Department, stating it was the greatest honor of her career.
- Washington's Mayor Bowser praised Smith for helping restore a sense of safety and accountability in the city's neighborhoods during her tenure.
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Oversight says DC police chief 'undermined' accuracy of crime data
A new House Oversight Committee report takes aim at Washington D.C.‘s Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith, accusing Smith of manipulating the district’s crime data. The Oversight Committee released the interim investigation report on Sunday, just days after Smith announced her resignation, effective Dec. 31. The committee interviewed eight MPD commanders, seven current and one suspended, and found that their testimonies substantiat…
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District Links: MPD chief stepping down midway through four-year term; Bonds won’t run in 2026; new initiative push seeks $25 minimum wage; and more
After two and a half years as chief of DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, Pamela Smith is stepping down as of Dec. 31, midway through her four-year term.
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