President Trump's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department with the National Guard could deteriorate community relations. He intends to address crime in D.C. despite crime rates being at a 30-year low. Retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn warned that allowing police to act without restrictions is dangerous and could enable misconduct. Dunn mentioned the lack of training among D.C. police officers to effectively handle complex situations like mental health crises, calling for specialized approaches in law enforcement.
Trump announced that he'll use the National Guard and MPD for at least the next 30 days to target "bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people" in Washington, D.C.
Dunn stated that Trump’s comments about police being able to do 'whatever the hell they want' create a problematic situation for police, giving cover to bad actors.
Dozens of National Guard troops deployed into Washington, D.C., even though crime in the city reached a 30-year low last year, according to data released by the MPD.
Dunn emphasized that many D.C. police officers are not trained to handle situations requiring specialized approaches, highlighting issues around de-escalation and mental health crises.
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