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D.C. council member backs proposal fighting juvenile recidivism; activists say it misses mark

A key D.C. Council member voiced her support Wednesday for a new bill aiming to address repeat juvenile offenders in the city, but some local activists don't think the proposal gets to the heart of why so many District youth turn to crime.

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Sweeping DC crime bill up for 1st vote on Tuesday

The bill before the D.C. Council includes sections on gun crimes, pretrial detention, drug-free zones, carjackings, police pursuits and retail theft.

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'Secure DC' crime bill advances through Council

A comprehensive D.C. crime bill cleared another hurdle Wednesday morning.

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Acting police chief's nomination unanimously approved by DC Council's public safety committee

Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith’s nomination to become the permanent leader of the city’s police force was approved by the D.C. Council’s Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety Tuesday.

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A congressman was carjacked. How bad is crime in Washington, D.C.?

Earlier this week, a congressman was carjacked by three armed men. What is Washington, D.C., doing about the crime? Read more here.

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After a congressman was carjacked, violent crime in the nation's capital is back in the spotlight

Earlier this week, a congressman was carjacked by three armed men. What is Washington, D.C., doing about the crime? Read more here.

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After a congressman was carjacked, violent crime in the nation's capital is back in the spotlight

Earlier this week, a congressman was carjacked by three armed men. What is Washington, D.C., doing about the crime? Read more here.

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Concern grows over crime in D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood

Concern grows over crime in D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood
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Democrats in Washington D.C. and Maryland announce law and order policies in response to shootings

In wake of recent shootings in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Democratic Party and pseudo-left officials have spearheaded a law and order crackdown.

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Inside the deal: How the DC Council passed its emergency crime bill

Violent crime is on the rise in DC. Meanwhile, city officials have been at odds over how to address spikes in homicides and gun violence for much of 2023.

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