Crime rose in democrat cities Trump wasnt the mayor so during his "first term" is just poor thinking. Crime isnt down the reporting is down and distorted as democrats try and cover up their failure to control crime
Washington DC police suspended for faking crime data
A D.C. police commander, Michael Pulliam, was suspended and is under investigation for allegedly manipulating crime statistics in his district
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The police union alleges that this behavior is not isolated and that police supervisors are instructing officers to reclassify felonies as lesser offenses, creating a false impression of declining violent crime rates. Some alleged examples include shootings, stabbings, and carjackings being recorded as thefts, injured person calls, or "felony assaults" which are not standard categories in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program.
This investigation and allegations have created controversy and drawn attention from various sources, including:
- Trump officials and a Trump-aligned legal group: Have pointed to the investigation as evidence that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) might be manipulating crime statistics and sought records and data from the department.
- The D.C. Police Union: Claims that MPD management is directing officers to downgrade serious felonies to lesser offenses, painting a misleading picture of crime trends.
- D.C. Officials: While conceding that a claimed drop in violent crime might be overstated, they have attributed the discrepancy to factors other than intentional manipulation.
It is important to note that a definitive conclusion regarding the extent and nature of any potential crime data manipulation is pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. The MPD Chief has stated the department is committed to upholding public trust and will address any irregularities in crime data.