Report Accuses D.C. Police Chief Of Manipulating Data
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Washington — The House Oversight Committee on Dec. 14 released a 22‑page interim report alleging Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to downgrade offenses and suppress public crime reporting. The report, based on transcribed interviews with commanders from all seven MPD patrol districts, said Smith fostered a culture of fear and retaliation; Smith resigned days earlier. A separate DOJ draft and an investigation by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro also reviewed misclassification concerns but found no criminal charges. District leaders, including Mayor Bowser, have disputed the report’s conclusions. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research. Officials continue evaluating the findings.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from FOX 5 DC, WJLA, Police1, 2 News Nevada, New York Post and Brigitte Gabriel.
Timeline of Events
- August: Federal attention increases and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro opens an investigation into MPD reporting.
- During investigation: At least one commander (3rd District) is suspended and placed on leave.
- Early December: A DOJ draft report reviewing MPD data classification circulates within federal channels.
- December 14: House Oversight Committee releases a 22-page interim report based on transcribed commander interviews alleging data manipulation.
- Days around Dec. 14: Chief Pamela Smith submits resignation; city leaders publicly dispute committee conclusions, and investigators report no criminal charges.
- Articles Published:
- 9
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
- 7
- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 78%, Right 22%
Federal and congressional investigators and political advocates critical of D.C. leadership gained additional evidence and public leverage to press for audits, oversight, and policy changes following the interim report.
Metropolitan Police Department leadership, cited officers, and public confidence in official crime statistics suffered reputational harm and increased operational scrutiny after the report's allegations.
After reading and researching latest news....Federal and congressional probes documented commander testimony alleging deliberate downgrading of offenses, yet investigators reported no criminal charges; Chief Smith resigned; city leaders dispute findings. The evidence indicates administrative misclassification issues requiring internal reforms and transparency in MPD reporting protocols to restore public trust.
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