Federal prosecutors initiated an investigation into allegations that Washington DC police manipulated crime statistics to present a safer city image. The investigation stems from the suspension of Cmdr Michael Pulliam for allegedly altering crime data. Trump acknowledged the investigation, claiming DC provided false crime numbers. Mayor Muriel Bowser referred to police data indicating a significant drop in violent crime, while police union chief Gregg Pemberton labeled these statistics as unrealistic, stating that crime is widespread throughout the city, contradicting official reports.
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington DC police systematically manipulated crime statistics to make the city appear safer than it actually is.
The federal investigation reportedly started after Cmdr Michael Pulliam was suspended in May by the Metropolitan police department for allegedly altering crime data.
DC's mayor, Muriel Bowser, has repeatedly cited police data showing violent crime down by 27% over the last year to argue against Trump's federal takeover of local police.
The chief of DC's police union, Gregg Pemberton, supports federal control and calls both sets of statistics preposterous, stating crime is ubiquitous in every quadrant of the city.
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