Washington DC Hits One-Week Homicide-Free Mark After Federal Police Takeover

Washington, D.C. has experienced an eight-day stretch without any recorded homicides following President Donald Trump's controversial decision to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department on August 11. Since the federal takeover, joint task forces comprising FBI, Homeland Security, Secret Service, and local police have intensified crime-fighting efforts, resulting in over 630 arrests and the seizure of 86 illegal firearms. Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted a surge in law enforcement activity, including a recent day with 53 arrests and an active tip line offering cash rewards for felony-related information. This federal intervention marks a significant shift amid months of rising violent crime in the city, which previously had one of the highest murder rates in the nation. Despite some skepticism due to prior allegations of data manipulation within the MPD, the recent drop in homicides and increased federal arrests suggest a noteworthy impact of the new crime crackdown. The Department of Justice and federal agencies continue to collaborate closely to sustain safety improvements in the capital.