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Out of 6 adult arrests for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle the USAO declined to prosecute 4 of them. The OAG brought minor traffic charges (which is all they are allowed to do) against 1 of those suspects but 3 of the adults have no charges at all. This dysfunction is wasteful.
Out of 6 adult arrests for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle the USAO declined to prosecute 4 of them. The OAG brought minor traffic charges (which is all they are allowed to do) against 1 of those suspects but 3 of the adults have no charges at all. This dysfunction is wasteful. https://t.co/JALPTekPUG
Boston isn't perfect but they have clearly figured out better ways to prevent homicides than what we have in DC. Their police, prosecutors & probation agencies have prioritized Focused Deterrence of the small number of gangs that drive most violence. (1/ ahdatalytics.com/dashboards/ytd…
MPD has over 350 cameras and plans to "reach 1,025 cameras in 2028." If we know where & how we'd use these cameras already this seems like an investment worth front-loading in the capital budget. Cameras & LPRs are critical to solving so many crimes.
DC's steadily rising high school graduation rates while attendance has fallen & college readiness has flatlined implies that DC has watered down graduation requirements. College readiness isn't everything but when only 20% of students meet the benchmarks that's a problem. (1/
DC's steadily rising high school graduation rates while attendance has fallen & college readiness has flatlined implies that DC has watered down graduation requirements. College readiness isn't everything but when only 20% of students meet the benchmarks that's a problem. (1/ https://t.co/lXWKD7Bg96
Among the many reasons to vigorously prosecute people for driving stolen cars (UUV) is that the market for stolen cars directly encourages more carjackings. This indictment alleges how these carjackers would use stolen cars both for more crimes & selling them cash.
Among the many reasons to vigorously prosecute people for driving stolen cars (UUV) is that the market for stolen cars directly encourages more carjackings. This indictment alleges how these carjackers would use stolen cars both for more crimes & selling them cash. https://t.co/pyvSWIem9g
A while ago, I posted how DC OAG needs to detail more prosecutors over to DC USAO to surge resourcing and improve prosecution rates (x.com/dclawsense/sta…). Now, we see another Federal Agency doing the same to address staffing shortages. The NYT article specifically mentions…
A while ago, I posted how DC OAG needs to detail more prosecutors over to DC USAO to surge resourcing and improve prosecution rates (x.com/dclawsense/sta…). Now, we see another Federal Agency doing the same to address staffing shortages. The NYT article specifically mentions… https://t.co/ZgsqjcDajY
Here's an example of how MPD has increased firearms arrests 54% YTD: - License plate reader detects a vehicle that was reported stolen - MPD officer stops the car & finds an illegal gun - Driver is charged by the USAO for Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL) (1/
Remember that there are many ways to enforce traffic laws on a systemic basis if it’s a priority. The mayor could do something similar in DC tomorrow if she wanted to send a message to reckless MD and VA drivers! new.mta.info/press-release/…
Note the Post saying the DOJ should appeal DC Court of Appeals decisions that they claim are "at odds with Supreme Court precedent." The USAO complains about the impact of these rulings (which is fair) & claims they are wrong but has failed to appeal them. CC: @dclawsense
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Agreed! This is why the Mayor deserves credit for proposing 13 million dollars for an increase in CCTV coverage and more money for camera rebates in Secure DC.
For people asking "what can I do?" to drive down crime one clear action is working to get more cameras installed and integrated with MPD's Real Time Crime Center. Businesses, landlords, BIDs, community groups etc. can proactively do this. (1/ mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/…
Out of 6 adult arrests for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle the USAO declined to prosecute 4 of them. The OAG brought minor traffic charges (which is all they are allowed to do) against 1 of those suspects but 3 of the adults have no charges at all. This dysfunction is wasteful.
Arrests Made in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Offenses Read more: mpdc.dc.gov/release/arrest…
MPD has over 350 cameras and plans to "reach 1,025 cameras in 2028." If we know where & how we'd use these cameras already this seems like an investment worth front-loading in the capital budget. Cameras & LPRs are critical to solving so many crimes.
Reminder for DC Media: It's been almost 3 months since the DOJ announced a "Surge of Resources" to DC. It's probably time for a press conference on what they're actually doing/have accomplished. Preferably with real data, not just buzzwords. justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…
I guarantee you that losing a family member to traffic violence is far more impactful on low income family than having to actually pay for registering your car (or the consequences of flouting the rules).
Some follow up MPD's disciplinary data. According to MPD what someone documented as one officer "participating in January 6 riot" was a more technical violation of "policies and procedures specific to working in an undercover capacity." That's quite a difference.
In 2023, an MPD investigator faced a 10-day suspension for violating undercover operation policies during Jan. 6 insurrection; and MPD issued discipline in more than 300 cases for on- and off-duty misconduct last year. buff.ly/3UpQnx9
There's an interesting friend where people are buying and selling cars obviously stolen or carjacked vehicles on Facebook Marketplace right in the open. I'm imagine that the proliferation of these is bolstered by lax enforcement of paper tags/stolen tags. @tjl @dccrimefacts
Police stop a vehicle travelling the wrong direction on a one way street, discover the vehicle was stolen & arrest the driver for UUV. The USAO pressed charges in this case but has declined to prosecute between 41%-59% of UUV cases in recent years.
Today, MTPD’s fare enforcement efforts led to: •1 arrest & recovery of a deadly weapon by a plainclothes officer •3 people arrested for outstanding warrants At Metro, safety is our core value. We’re dedicated to keeping our customers safe every step of the way. #wmata
This is a great example of the case for expanding MPD's system of cameras & license plate readers...and letting them use UAVs. The suspect vehicle in a MASS SHOOTING shouldn't be able to just disappear. We have the technology. We have the capital dollars. Make it happen.
1D officers spotted the Toyota and pursued it across the Anacostia River where they lost it.
@dccrimefacts Don’t forget the emergency legislation that was passed last summer! Clearly had an impact on pre-trial detentions.
@dclawsense Interesting analysis, but § 22–3233 deals with VIN-type ID's, not tags (see (c)(1)). Tag violations are in § 50-1501.04 and it is still considered criminal under § 50-2302.02(7). The standard under 50 is "knowing use the vehicle" and not "knowingly alter". 1/2
@dclawsense Regarding no permit these include you have a permit but not on you, so these are dismissed when you’re valid but you forgot yours that day
Since the new 2+ year sentences for ghost guns/stolen guns/machine guns do not carry mandatory mins in law, it will be interesting to see whether the SC ranks them as probation-eligible.
At the SC's next meeting, Secure DC's higher penalties for illegal firearms/machine gun possession will be translated to the sentencing grid. Previous minutes also show substantial increase in felony sentencing and incarceration in 2023 @dccrimefacts @dclawsense
The Commission’s next meeting will be held on April 30th. Members will discuss the ranking of the adult felony offenses contained in the emergency portions of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. Click the link to register scdc.dc.gov/page/commissio…
@excessliquidity @dclawsense @dccrimefacts Only if a judge finds probable cause. Since they didn't, they will not be swabbed for DNA.
Back in December 2020 a MPD officer ID'd the suspect in a Columbia Heights shooting. But the USAO "declined to prosecute the case." Now in 2024 we FINALLY got a DNA CODIS hit, MPD made an arrest & the USAO is finally pressing charges. 4 year delay in justice. 2024 CF3 003196
@dclawsense And actually, it is fairly conservative. There are ~ 18K non-compulsory ed students (PreK3/4 and Adult). So the denominator should be closer to 34523 chronically absent compulsory ed students. Total rate is 3658/34523 = 10.6%.
Here we see technology, proactive policing & cooperation from the prosecutor (USAO) working together to ensure consequences for illegal behavior that in past years was much less likely to result in an arrest & charges.
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