DC officials know that crime is a problem but say neither local police nor federal officials are really doing anything about it, writes @niamalikah (via @opinion) https://t.co/dAuOuw7iYK ...

We uh speaking of Washington DC, that's the lead story today. >> Yeah. So, it kind of goes with what we just saw in South Park.DC residents overwhelmingly oppose President Trump's federal takeover of the city's police department, and they do not believe his efforts actually will reduce crime in the district. That's all according to a new poll from the Washington Post and George Mason University. The poll finds 79% of people surveyed in DC oppose the president's takeover of the DC Police Department and the d ...

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Political Landscape & Public Safety Concerns - The report highlights a political strategy where President Trump is using concerns about crime to gain political advantage, particularly in the upcoming midterm elections [2][3] - Democrats are struggling to address public safety concerns effectively, as many voters, including those in traditionally Democratic areas, feel unsafe [3][4] - A Washington Post poll indicated that 91% of people in Washington DC consider crime a serious problem [4] - The perception of disorder, including homelessness and quality of life issues, contributes to the feeling of insecurity, even if not directly related to crime rates [4] - The deployment of National Guard units in Washington DC is seen by some as a photo opportunity rather than an effective crime-fighting strategy, as they are not primarily deployed in high-crime areas [17] Proposed Solutions & Democratic Challenges - The report suggests that Democrats need to offer concrete solutions to address crime, such as increasing police presence, rather than simply criticizing Trump's approach [5][6][7] - The report mentions the idea of adding 5,000 police officers in DC to address crime concerns [6] - There's a challenge for Democrats to find a leader who can advocate for increased law enforcement and partnerships with the federal government to address crime [12][13] - Some argue that a state or federal takeover of the police force is not necessary, and that hiring and training more police officers would be a more appropriate solution [13][15] Public Perception vs Statistics - The report emphasizes that people's feelings of safety and security are not always reflected in crime statistics [9][10] - Isolated incidents, such as subway incidents in New York City, can significantly impact public perception, even if overall crime rates are decreasing [10][11]

The theory back in the 90s of how you reduce crime was the the broken windows theory. Yeah. Which is that you get rid of the entry- level crimes and you get rid of the visible manifestations of lawlessness and chaos because when you create an environment in which it appears that those things are tolerated, then you will end up getting more of it.That was a theory in the '90s and absolutely worked. And what you've got in DC is the opposite of it. And I think what President Trump has said is, "Look, first of ...

A number of DC residents are pushing back against the federal government's takeover of the city's police department, protesting the city's increased police presence as it enters its second week. It comes as the White House has reported more than 300 arrests have been made since the start of the expanded police operations. On Friday, the DC Attorney General sued the White House, saying the government has overstepped its authority.The Trump administration has since relented a bit. Attorney General Pam Bondi r ...

Crime & Public Safety - Trump administration boasts 308 arrests since federal takeover of D·C, citing crime concerns [1] - Critics argue Trump's actions are about control, especially with hints of expanding "emergency safety methods" to other Democratic-led cities [2] - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott claims Baltimore is the safest it has been in over 50 years, contradicting Trump's narrative [3] - Cities like D·C, Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, and Oakland are seeing historic record drops in violence [6] - Baltimore is experiencing the fewest homicides through this date on record in over 50 years [7] Political & Social Issues - Trump's actions are seen as a distraction from issues like the price of eggs, Epstein, the economy, and the meeting with Putin [5] - Baltimore Mayor suggests Trump should stop cutting funding to community violence intervention programs and victim-based services [17] - There's a call to ban AR-15s, assault rifles, and ghost guns [17] - The federal government is urged to invest in housing and address the mental health crisis [18][19] - A shift from a "warrior mentality" to a "guardian mentality" in law enforcement is advocated [21]