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| JANUARY 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 101 |
Klein |
DC Area Homicides Fall Sharply--defying national upswing: DC+PG drop 79>72% of 14-cnty metro area |
| 106 |
Hsu |
Homeland Security to Boost 6 Metro Areas' Anti-Terrorist Fund Shares--NY,DC,LA,SF,Chicago, Houston |
| 106 |
Klien |
DC Police to Target Each Area's Safety Needs--mayor and chief emphasize community input, foot patrols |
| 107 |
Cauvin |
Fenty Introduces New Cabinet to Area Familiar with Violence--go to Robinson Place, SE in Ward 8 |
| 108 |
Editor |
A Parting Gift--DC Council should uphold Mayor Williams's veto of Bill to protect ex-offenders (DC has 60K!) |
| 109 |
Stewart |
Veto Reversal Urged on DC Council's Ex-Offender Bill--Barry wants to prevent discrimination |
| 113 |
Aratani |
Fenty, Kaine, O'Malley Vow to Cooperate in Crisis Planning--first meeting of region's top officials |
| 114 |
Shaver |
Bethesda Rescue Squad's DC Service Criticized--"free" ambulance service shared by DC, Monty Cnty |
| 116 |
Klien |
DC Police Heeding Calls for Foot Patrols--Fenty/Lanier agree to greater 'connection' with communities |
| 123 |
Woodlee |
Putting on Brakes--DC drivers >75 must pass 4 tests to get new license, even though accident rate low |
| 124 |
Silverman |
Fenty, other Mayors Decry Gun Trafficking, coalition of over 50 mayors says local laws not enough |
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| FEBRUARY 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 207 |
Stewart |
DC Street Cameras Put on Fast Track--Council passes emerg. legislation to cover 24 hi-crime areas |
| 209 |
Horwitz |
US Capitol Security--ex Chief Ramsey Hired to Provide Terrorism Advice (after nine years on DC MPD) |
| 212 |
Editor |
Club Scene--DC must address central issues re teen's shooting: under-agers OK'd where liquor served? |
| 213 |
Pierre |
DC May Shield Ex-Felons from Discrimination--many of council support "Human Rights for Ex-Felons Act" |
| 218 |
Duggan |
DC's DDoT Studies Ways to Curb Pedestrian Risks--gotta balance traffic flow with pedestrian safety |
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| MARCH, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 305 |
Klein |
Early Struggles Helped Forge Lanier's Resilience--former teen welfare mom to become DC police chief |
| 307 |
Klein |
Atlanta Fire Chief Tapped for DC Post--Fenty (white) pick would face Council vote: 2x empl: 3x budget |
| 308 |
Klein |
Fenty Picks Longtime Firefighter as Next Chief--nominee from Atlanta to "analyze department" |
| 310 |
Nakamura |
DC Ban on Handguns in Homes Thrown Out--Fenty vows to buck Appellate Court "unconstitutional" ruling |
| 310 |
Editor |
Dangerous Ruling--Appeals Court puts handguns back in DC homes--based on '03 NRA/Bushite push |
| 310 |
Downey |
Good Neighbor Fire House--new Alexandria station to provide 4 floors of affordable housing above |
| 313 |
Stewart |
Many DC Red-Light Cameras Broken--millions in fines may have been lost--23 of 50 'on the blink' |
| 315 |
Klein |
New Police Chief Faces Tough Beat--Lanier already making changes in accountability, visibility |
| 317 |
Klein |
DC Police Chief Lanier Sees Technology as Biggest Challenge--plus low morale, turnover, drugs, violence |
| 318 |
Duggan |
Lawyer Who Wiped Out DC Ban Pleads Liberties, not Guns--Floridian fears too much gov't interference |
| 321 |
Klein |
Safety Campaign vs Pedestrian Unfriendliness--incl. drivers who don't yield: Fenty avid biker, runner |
| 329 |
Klein |
Congress, DC Differ on Gun Possession Laws--arrest of aide at senate bldg highlights carrying risks |
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| APRIL, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 401 |
Klein |
Fire truck Accidents on the Rise in the District--126 incidents in FY06 up 25% from any prior year |
| 404 |
Staff (Curr) |
Police Chief Promises Service-Orientation--fewer new squad cars, more laptops, faster paperwork |
| 404 |
Klein |
First Woman Approved as DC Chief of Police--Lanier outlines proactive approach to 'get ahead of crime' |
| 410 |
Cauvin |
DC Urges Full Appeals Court to Review Gun Ruling--more guns=more violence, says mayor |
| 411 |
Editor |
Black Mark--DC police, FBI must explain their actions, interrogations, etc. in 2002 protest incident |
| 418 |
Silverman |
Panel Begins Review of Emergency System--task force formed to probe Rosenbaum slaying |
| 426 |
Woodlee |
DC Police Dept Hq, 1110 workers to Move to Southeast--to 225 VA Ave, SE (near Capitol Power Plant) |
| 427 |
Schwartzman |
Storied Eastern Branch Boys & Girls Club to Close--sell 4-acre, $20M site vs rising costs, low enrollment |
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| MAY, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 502 |
Wan |
DC Plans New Youth Facility at Oak Hill--new youth detention center at Ft. Meade resisted by locals |
| 502 |
Alexander |
Across DC, Dozens of Fire Hydrants Are Broken--disrepair often not found until a real fire occurs |
| 510 |
Editor |
A Good Fight--DC should ask Supreme Court to save its gun law--longtime ban on handguns in homes key |
| 517 |
Leonnig |
Gun Battle Ruling Has Fenty on Spot--pursuing 2nd Amendment case to Supreme Court would be risky |
| 522 |
Staff |
DC Council Confirms Dennis Rubin as new Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Department |
| 522 |
Klein |
Commander Demoted, Reassigned, 'Humiliated' by new Police Chief Lanier Sues--'acted w/ evil motives |
| 524 |
Klien |
One-Quarter of DC's 9000 Hydrants May Be Broken, Fire Chief Says--estimate now much higher |
| 525 |
Stewart |
Foes of Nude Bars Lobby Against Bill--strip clubs would come to Ward 5: works against fixing up Trinidad |
| 526 |
Stewart |
Council Member Thomas Seeks to Keep Adult Clubs Out of Ward 5--some plans to open already set |
| 526 |
Williams |
DC Police Dept Plans to Give Glock Pistols to Volunteer Officers--raise force visibility, use free labor |
| 531 |
Woodlee |
Hundreds Protest Bill on Strip Club Relocation--residents seek 'positive changes', not red light district |
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| JUNE, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 601 |
Klein |
Go Ahead, Chuckle--two-wheeled conversation starters, now on DC patrols: cops on Segways around RFK |
| 605 |
Editor |
Wrong Way--DC Council should think policy, not expedient politics, in deciding on testing for elderly drivers |
| 606 |
Klein |
Police Chief Acts to Stymie Summer Violence, but it Comes Calling Early--heavy weekend overtime helps? |
| 609 |
Editor |
Summer in the City--DC police strategy that might outsmart the criminals: get out into deduced risk areas |
| 612 |
Klein |
Police Overtime Credited in Crime Dip--weekend blitz yields 2x arrests: 650 for 72,000 cop-hours (big deal?) |
| 615 |
Klein |
DC Police Chief Breaking Up Latino, Gay Police Units--activists object, intent to spread capabilities citywide |
| 621 |
Woodlee |
DC Council Proposes Earlier Youth Curfew--17 yr-olds to be included in summer effort to cut crime |
| 630 |
Johnson |
Door-to-Door Service--in NE neighborhood. 'personalized policing' boosts residents' morale (so far....) |
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| JULY, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 708 |
Clark |
Safety Meeting Addresses Ways to Protect Youth after Dark--longer rec center hours advocated |
| 711 |
Editor |
Follow the Guns--time for Congress to free up data on firearms: ATF data, analyses quashed by Rep. Tiahrt |
| 714 |
Klein |
Bid to Move Police District Borders Provokes Anxiety--DuPont Circle area would shift to lower-crime District 2 |
| 717 |
Staff |
DC Wants Supreme Court to Hear Hand Gun Case--gun rights advocates delighted to go to High Court |
| 719 |
Hsu |
DC, NYC Get Biggest Increases in Counter terrorism Aid--NYC=$134M; LA=$73M; DC=$62M; Chicago=$47M |
| 719 |
Editor |
An Appeal on Weapons--DC makes a risky but necessary attempt to preserve its gun control laws |
| 721 |
Klein |
6 Shootings in 2 Hours Stir Worries About Violence--11 injured in what DC police call 'unusual' outbreak |
| 725 |
Pierre |
Youths (<18) Awaiting Trial as Adults in DC Jail Triples--avg up 14>42 in May '07 (only 9 in school) |
| 726 |
Klein |
Plea to 'Code of the Streets' in SE--after burst of violence, group urges criminals to shun drive-by shootings(!) |
| 728 |
Weil |
First DC Report on Guns Released--study shows city's efforts to recover firearms: up 11% outside buybacks |
| 729 |
Leonnig |
Congress Approves Rail Cargo Measure--hazardous matter would be banned on lines running through DC |
| 730 |
Sheridan |
'Brazen' NE Shootings Stun DC Officials--more police were out; 2 of 7 victims still hospitalized |
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| AUGUST, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 809 |
Klein |
DC Police Offices' Move is Called Off--city official says plan is too costly: still on hook for $6.5M rent |
| 810 |
Klein |
Police Move Is Not Off After All--Fenty's office says statement was premature: crossed signals awkward |
| 816 |
Nakamura |
DC to Fire 3 Over Woman's Detention as Man--officers ignored inmate's protests over mix-up during arrest |
| 825 |
Clark |
Business Groups Hiring Officers for Extra Patrols--neighborhoods boost security at $35/hr police overtime |
| 830 |
Staff |
Inspection Finds Most Fire Hydrants Out of Order in 3rd Street Tunnel--WASA/DDoT share responsibility |
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| SEPT, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 901 |
Silverman |
DC Officials Investigate Sex Charges--Fire Chief asks police to check reports of employee prostitution ring |
| 904 |
Fenty/Singer |
DC Mayor, Atty Gen'l make case for Fighting for Our Handgun Ban--revisit Court definition of 2nd Amendment |
| 905 |
Barnes |
DC Case Could Shape Gun Laws--Supreme Court Asked to Uphold Ban: bring new analysis of 2nd Amdmt? |
| 906 |
Duggan |
New Background Checks Set for DC Fire Dept Employees--prostitution in fire houses flips out DC officials |
| 908 |
Sheridan |
Area Disaster Planning Gets More Muscle--officials respond to criticism of evacuation preparedness |
| 916 |
Catania ltr |
DC Councilman discusses intent to combine inmate health with that of community members |
| 924 |
Klein |
Critics of Police Promotions Focus Too Much on Top Slots--chief says performance, not racial balance, key |
| 925 |
Klein |
Lanier's Police Makeover Plan Praised for Cutting Bureaucracy--less top-heavy, more flexible, up-from-ranks |
| 926 |
Milloy OpEd |
Class Conflict Takes Its Toll in Southeast--"gated" community of modest income blacks targeted by youths |
| 927 |
Aizenman |
Influx of US Inmates Slowing, Census Says -- number still a record high: 40% black (12% popn), 90% male |
| 928 |
Leonnig |
Police Investigators Say Witnesses Difficult to Find in Fatal Shooting of Teen-ager--on stolen bike?? |
| 929 |
Editor |
Shuffling the Force--DC's police chief opts for lean and mean: change not enough, gotta make streets safer |
| 929 |
Vogel |
After Delays, DC National Guard MP Unit Headed to Iraq-- some medically unfit,commander changed, etc... |
| 930 |
Alexander |
At Teen's Funeral, Fenty Pledges to Aid Youths--claims gotta find job-opportunities for 14-yr olds ?? |
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| OCT, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 1001 |
St. George |
4 Killed in DC on Violent Weekend--teen slain, 2 others hurt: 11 shot all together |
| 1002 |
Moreno |
Water Main Impedes Battle with Adams Morgan NW Fire--WASA knew of problem with 6-in size, 100-yr age |
| 1002 |
Moreno |
DC Police Plan More Foot Patrols After Weekend Violence--(for the nth time???) |
| 1003 |
Klein |
Criticism Mounts Over Maintenance of Water Mains--couldn't get nearby water to Adams Morgan fire |
| 1005 |
Moreno |
Firefighters and WASA at Odds Over Blaze--agencies disagree on lousy condition of hydrants |
| 1005 |
Barnes |
Gun-Ban Foes Seek Review By High Court--both sides want rulings on DC law reconciled |
| 1005 |
Klein |
Ramsey Passed Over for Baltimore Police Chief's Job--acting commissioner tapped to continue in office |
| 1006 |
Pierre |
DC Superior Court Judge Presses City on Jail Population--Fenty could face overcrowding contempt citation |
| 1006 |
Montes |
Bottom Line Is Safety, Police Say--cost of massive 17-hr helo/dogs/cops search for 2 DC girls unclear |
| 1007 |
Silverman |
Emergency Workers Set to Cross-Train--cultural divide between firefighters, EMT targeted for integration |
| 1011 |
Nakamura |
DC Agrees to Enforce '04 Cap on Jail Inmates to 2164--violence led groups to sue for improved conditions |
| 1021 |
Editor |
Empty Seats on the Bench--4th Circuit Court of Appeals has only 10 of 15 judges: nominations unrealistic |
| 1021 |
Leonnig |
DC Sees Sharp Drop (67%) in Federal Prosecution in 5 Years--resources shifted to "national security" |
| 1025 |
Silverman |
DC Fire Chief Thrives in the Heat of a Spotlight--Rubin known for 'in-your-face' style: highlighting hydrant ills |
| 1027 |
Klein |
Dispute over DC Hydrants Settled--WASA to help fund tests by firefighters: non-working hydrants not marked! |
| 1027 |
King OpEd |
Sad Toll Within Juvenile Justice System--44 deaths in '05/'06: 39 shot;all 16>21;all black on drugs; 43 male;.... |
| 1027 |
KingOpEd(cont) |
....22 parents on drugs; 15 abused/neglected; 35 had multiple crime charges; 50% "AWOL" from control |
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| NOV, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 1101 |
Stewart |
Scale of Fire Dept's Hydrant Woes Still Murky' Hearing Reveals--WASA says 62; DCFD says 235 |
| 1107 |
Klein |
DC Violence Rises Despite Increased Police Presence--Chief's weekend street blitz nets 481 arrests |
| 1113 |
Duggan |
Crime Data Underscore Limits of DC Gun Ban's Effectiveness--homicide rate never lower than '76 passage |
| 1114 |
Editor |
Take the Gun Case--DC waits to find out if its ban will become nation's 2nd amendment battleground |
| 1116 |
Klein |
Former DC Police Chief Ramsey Tapped to head Philadelphia Force--9 years of lower crime, better training |
| 1117 |
King OpEd |
Indifference That Can Kill--litany of corruption all around DC agencies: 'people steal' not a sufficient response |
| 1119 |
Klein |
Slaying Toll Already Equals Last Year's (169)--DC homicides had been falling since '02 (255) (94 EoA) |
| 1121 |
Barnes |
Justices to Rule on DC Gun Ban--2nd Amendment case could affect laws addressing individual rights to guns |
| 1121 |
Silverman |
Area Had Enough Water in Adams Morgan Blaze--Fire Dept Findings, Chief Differ: WASA maps outdated? |
| 1123 |
Editor |
Price of Murder--DC suffers from resurgence of killing: 169 already killed this year, 130 with guns |
| 1127 |
Klein |
Fatal Figure: At 170, Killings in DC Exceed Total for Last Year--robberies/assaults w/guns up as well, |
| 1129 |
Eggen |
Rise in Violent Crime Has Slowed with Many Cities Reporting Drops--not true in DC area homicides up here |
| 1130 |
Klein |
DC to Boost Anti-Gang Efforts after Violence Spike--new 'crews' warring in Columbia Hts, lower Georgia Ave |
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| DEC, 2007 |
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SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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| 1201 |
Klein |
Reliable Crime Statistics Remain a Work in Progress, Chief Lanier Says--can't tell if crime up or down (!?) |
| 1215 |
King OpEd |
Farce Known as Youth Rehabilitation--more instances of inappropriate actions by DYS chief and helpers |
| 1216 |
Klein |
34 Members of DC Police Force Arrested This Year (131 in 6 yrs) for assault, obstruction, fraud, violence, etc.! |
| 1216 |
Schrank |
Police Net 279 firearms in Buyback--church event lures owners to swap old weapons for holiday cash |
| 1216 |
Bowers ltr |
Why Do Some DC Lives Mean Less? --ad hoc group settled Rosenbaum in 6mos:Council's TF not up in year |
| 1219 |
Sheridan |
DC Area Improves (Health) Crisis Planning--but MD has shots distribution problems says Trust for Am Health |
| 1219 |
Milloy OpEd |
Yes, Virginia, Caring is Party of Police Work--DC Chief believes in crime-fighting power of goodwill to victims |
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