DC Police Union

There is only one way to fix crime in DC. We must repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act. An Op-Ed from @DCPoliceUnion washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

DOJ announces “Summer Surge” in DC USAO announces they will now prosecute parents of juveniles breaking curfew. @nbcwashington

In the months leading up to National Police Week, our groundskeepers worked tirelessly to rejuvenate the Memorial, including significant fixes to the fountain, and updated light fixtures. Take a moment and stop by after dark to see everything on full display.

38TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: The National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) held the 38th annual candlelight vigil for fallen law enforcement officers on the National Mall in Washington DC this evening. In total, 363 names of fallen law enforcement officers were read during this year’s ‘Roll Call of Heroes.’ The list of local fallen heroes included National Guard Staff Sergeant Sarah D. Beckstrom, who was shot and killed during an ambush in Washington DC in November, Special Agent Dennis Wagner Jr. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Officer Donald Gotthardt Jr. of the Fairfax County Police Department. 🕯️🇺🇸

Crews are prepping for the 38th Annual @NLEOMF Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall this afternoon in Washington DC 🕯️ The candlelight vigil is open to the public and is expected to start at 8pm. We’ll have coverage of the event later tonight.

Thank you @DCPoliceDept for securing a safe, amazing Police Week 🙏🏽 Appreciate y'all so much! City looks beautiful. Ran into these two cool dudes at Tent City 👍🏼 @DCPoliceUnion

SCOOP: A D.C. police investigation into ex-second-in-command Andre Wright's messages shows that he repeatedly questioned crime classifications, solicited sex acts and derided colleagues and subordinates. The texts are shocking. And I would bet it’s the first time in D.C. police history that an internal affairs report has included a footnote explaining the term WAP. Read @CityCast_DC: dc.citycast.fm/news/andre-wri…

Nearly every violent crime stat in DC is heading in the wrong direction. Still waiting for a local elected official to say how DC is gonna address this, or are they all waiting for Trump to have another crack at it? Can't complain about what he does if you're doing nothing.

This #MothersDay , we salute the brave moms of @DCPoliceUnion who are out protecting the streets of DC. We also honor the mothers everywhere who wear the badge in these dangerous times. Thank you for everything you do.

This shooting is now a homicide. 18-year-old high school senior Brady Flowers has passed away from his injuries. Brady was a running back and strong safety for the Jackson-Reed High School football team and was going to graduate in June.

Gunshots by Osteria Morini overnight broke a couple of windows in the lumberyard building. Quite scary.

We were all over this story 6 months ago when the @DCPoliceUnion president Gregg Pemberton came on The Blue Saints podcast. He was in front of this before any MSM were even interested. Link: youtu.be/_Zig3D3p7rU?si…

“By improperly classifying crimes or ‘downgrading’ the classifications of events, involved members have thereby deprived citizens of the service they deserve and expect,” the report says. It “not only deprives the public of knowledge of the true numbers and statistics of crimes, but also deprives the individual victims of due process and appropriate resources by undermining the investigative process.”

"I had no idea how D.C. police were manipulating the stats." Journalist @Anna_Giaritelli was violently assaulted in D.C., but the offense wasn't recorded by the city. She joins Katie with D.C. Police Union President @G_Pem to break down the latest in the crime stat scandal.

TONIGHT at 10pm | @NewsNation A loaded lineup to bring you the latest from the Middle East as Iran continues attacking in the Strait of Hormuz, new developments in the DC crime stat scandal, what caught our attention in last night's mayoral debate in Los Angeles, and much more! ⬇️⬇️ ✅ @KellieMeyerNews ✅ @AmbNathanSales ✅ @rebeccagrantdc ✅ @JGilliam_SEAL ✅ @G_Pem ✅ @Anna_Giaritelli ✅ @BrianEntin ✅ @romadaravi ✅ @RealTheoWold ✅ @yemisi ✅ @DrStevenGreer ✅ @Traveler03Truth

DC police on the scene of a shooting in Tenleytown 4500 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

In December, after the DOJ and House reports came out, Mayor Bowser said she did not see evidence of crime data manipulation. After 13 ranking officials were placed on leave News4 asked the Mayor if she felt she was lied to. nbcwashington.app.link/oQ4mmw7zW2b

Chairman of @DCPoliceUnion speaks to @fox5dc about the suspensions of 13 senior @DCPoliceDept officials accused of altering DC crime data. MPD in the process of firing all 13. Who ordered the fudging of the numbers? The scandal remains under investigation.

Shot Chaser

@SafeSidewalksDC Here’s the law. Maybe you should read it.

@DCPoliceUnion Again go and read the law - cannot pursue a fleeing vehicle is what it says. Does not say you can't do traffic stops (which everyone knows MPD was thrilled about) or that you cant corral or hem in drivers. Cannot pursue a fleeing vehicle is the prohibition.

The reason we can’t do it is because @Janeese4DC introduced and passed legislation that makes it illegal. The “Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuit Reform Act.”

@DCPoliceUnion Lol - read what you just posted - cant pursue a fleeing vehicle. Which is why you get creative & hem them in. And LOL who do you think you are kidding-no one was more thrilled with this legislation than MPD officers who got cover from this legislation to do even less work.