Crime Trends in Washington D C - Crime has decreased over the past couple of years, with violent crime also trending downward [6][9] - Two years ago, homicides spiked to over 200, but have since been significantly reduced [9] - Despite the overall decrease in crime, anecdotal evidence suggests some residents still feel unsafe [6] Law Enforcement and Federal Resources - The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will lead the effort to deploy federal resources in collaboration with other agencies [2][5] - The surge of federal resources is a temporary measure and cannot be sustained long-term [3] - The President was surprised to learn that the Metropolitan Police Department has 3,500 officers, which is considered a large number for a city of 700,000 people [12] - The Metropolitan Police Department has unique responsibilities due to Washington D C being the nation's capital, including managing demonstrations and protests [13][14] Impact of Federal Intervention - Concerns exist that a short-term surge of federal resources will not have a lasting impact on crime rates [10] - The city could benefit from federal resources, and there is a need for support services for the homeless and to reduce truancy, in addition to law enforcement [14]