Judge rules that D.C. police chief remains in charge as Mayor Bowser comes back from Martha’s Vineyard
Federal Intervention in DC Police Department Recently, Attorney General Pam Bondy made a significant move by appointing DEA Principal Terry Cole as the “Emergency Police Chief” for the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department. This decision, interestingly, bypassed both Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith. The directive also emphasizes collaboration with federal immigration […]
Trump administration retreats on request to replace DC police chief but instructs officers to adhere to federal immigration regulations
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Trump administration decided to maintain control of the police chief in Washington, D.C., reverting back to department management. However, Attorney General Pam Bondy issued a memo instructing district police to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement. This directive came after a lawsuit was filed on Friday challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt […]
Justice Department steps back from choosing emergency DC police chief
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to appoint a commissioner to oversee the Washington, D.C. police after a federal judge expressed concerns last Friday. Lawyers for the government indicated that if they proceed with President Trump’s choice for the role, replacing Terry Cole, who heads the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), they will seek […]
Pam Bondi Appoints DEA Chief as ‘Emergency Police Commissioner’ in D.C.
Attorney General Appoints New Emergency Police Chief in D.C. Attorney General Pam Bondy has named Terry Cole, the DEA head, as the “Emergency Police Chief” for Washington, D.C. This decision comes amid President Donald Trump’s initiative involving federal oversight of local law enforcement. In a directive released on Thursday, Bondy emphasized that Cole would evaluate […]
Attorney General of DC Urges Police Chief to Disregard Anti-Sanctuary City Directive
DC Attorney General Challenges New Immigration Policies The Attorney General of Washington, DC, has stated that city officials are “not legally required” to follow executive orders that terminate sanctuary policies for undocumented immigrants. On Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondy criticized the existing policies in the District of Columbia, which are intended to protect undocumented individuals […]
Bondi removes authority from DC police chief and withdraws sanctuary city protections
Changes to D.C. Immigration Policy Attorney General Pam Bondy announced a two-page order on Thursday that has rolled back the city’s immigration protections. This new directive also appointed the “Emergency Police Commissioner” for the metropolitan police department in Washington, D.C. The order, titled “Restoring Safety and Security in the District of Columbia,” canceling previous guidelines […]
Police chief in D.C. directs restricted collaboration with immigration authorities
Washington, D.C. Police Chief Allows Limited Cooperation with Immigration Authorities Police Chief Pamela Smith of Washington, D.C. issued an executive order on Thursday aimed at establishing limited collaboration with federal immigration officials. This decision follows recent federal actions concerning public safety and the deployment of the National Guard to address issues related to crime and […]
Ex-Capitol Police Chief supports federal control of DC police following rise in youth gang crime
Concerns Over Rising Crime in Washington, D.C. Former Capitol Police Chief Stephen Sand recently expressed grave concerns about the crime situation in Washington, D.C., stating that the murder rate is “five to six times higher than in other major cities across the United States.” In response to the escalating crime, President Donald Trump announced plans […]
Ex-Capitol Police Chief reports increase in crime in DC
Trump’s National Guard Deployment Amid Rising DC Crime Concerns Former Capitol Police Chief Stephen Sund recently spoke with Breitbart News, highlighting that Washington, D.C. has a murder rate “five to six times higher than other major U.S. cities.” In response to increasing crime, President Donald Trump announced plans on Monday to send around 800 National […]
Former police chief cautions that Chicago officers will be in danger due to Mayor Johnson’s lack of support for ICE.
Retired Officer Criticizes Chicago Mayor’s Stance on ICE A retired police officer from the Chicago area has voiced his concerns regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to refuse collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “This is the situation in Chicago and, honestly, in Illinois overall. The mayor has directed officers not to engage with ICE. […]