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"This is a move I have decided to make for Robert Contee. I have decided to make this move, in addition to it being for Robert Contee, to inspire young people...

Big-city police departments across the country are still struggling in the wake of the George Floyd riots. Violent crime is up and the number of officers is down.

A day after announcing his upcoming departure from the D.C. Police Department, Chief Robert Contee addressed the media Thursday. Contee, who has led the force for almost two years, will step aside in June to become the assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Robert Contee leaves behind a complicated legacy after two years as D.C.'s top cop. Who will Mayor Bowser pick to replace him?

>> i think we understand at the police department that this is a nationwide issue. we understand we cant arrest our way out of this. need assistance. >> norah: d.c. police chief robert contee, set to join the fbi, says the justice ecosystem needs an overhaul to keep illegal guns from causing more harm. [gunfire] there have been more mass shootings in america in 2023 then there have been days. how much do you worry about a mass shooting in d.c.? >> thats something thats on my mind every day, whil...

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee addressed the public Thursday, explaining his decision to step down from the police department.

Robert Contee III, the chief of Washington, DC's Metropolitan Police Department is stepping down to become an assistant director with the FBI.

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III is retiring, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser who chose him to lead the force almost two years ago. 

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee, a 30-year veteran of the force, is leaving to take a post with the FBI, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced Wednesday.

Robert Contee III is retiring from the D.C. Metro Police Department (MPD) after more than two years in the role, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.