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JANUARY, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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102 |
Klein |
DC Area Slayings Climbed 11% in 2005 Led by PG Cnty--area up 44 to 420, DC up 4 to 198 |
105 |
Pierre |
Council mbr Barry's Robbery Belies Community on the Rise--new housing changing Ward 8 |
108 |
Labbe |
Closure of Troubled Oak Hill Moves Forward--DC plans new center despite Congressional denial |
114 |
Wilgoren |
Protesters Win Ruling on DC Arrests--Asst Police Chief can be liable for damages, sez Fed Appeals Court |
123 |
Reiskin ltr |
Healing Med Examiner's Office--dep mayor backs efforts to fix morgue: barely keeping up, backlog stays |
126 |
Schwartzman |
DC Police to Bolster Adams Morgan Patrols--after-hours crime increasing in popular nightlife area |
FEBRUARY, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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220 |
Staff |
Car Trouble--despite 30% drop in auto thefts in 2005, Ward 7 worst: 1328 of 6589 (!) total |
MARCH, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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304 |
Wilber |
Chief Gainer Leaving Top Capitol Police Post--some cite clashes with lawmakers, hiring conflict |
306 |
Editor |
Closing DC Homicides--astounding number of cold DC cases: administrative closings inflate closure rates |
312 |
Quinn OpEd |
Hell on Wheels--why are trains carrying potentially lethal cargo allowed to transit the capital? |
312 |
Wilber |
Chief of DC Police Union Sees 'Crisis'--bargaining unit for sergeants and officers claims crime-fighting poor |
APRIL, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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416 |
Editor |
The Killing Slows--crime, violence ease, for now, in Pr. George's: police gotta help restore county's image |
430 |
Nickles ltr |
Real Reform for Juvenile Justice is Up to the Courts--too many youths backed up awaiting trials |
MAY, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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504 |
Wilber |
DC Councilmbr Patterson Targets Police Rpts--decries officers' response to robberies before slaying |
JUNE, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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601 |
Eggen |
Anti-Terror Funding Cut in DC and New York--DHS criticized over cut frm $78M in '05 to $46M in '06 |
602 |
Sheridan |
DC at Low Risk of Attack, Says DHS--placed in bottom 25% of US states, territories: where's the brain surgeon? |
610 |
Editor |
How Did They Fly the Coop--2 DC Jail inmates escape in broad daylight: did they have inside help? |
613 |
Eggen |
Violent Crime Rises in US--DC reports 5% jump as robberies spike, homicide, rape, property crime drop |
617 |
Duggan |
It Just Makes You Feel Awful--report on DC rescuers' multiple failures angers journalist's brother |
619 |
Editor |
Death & Multiple Failures--DC FEMS, police, Howard Hospital responded abysmally to injured 'man down' |
620 |
Silverman |
2 Officials Want Fire Chief Removed over Journalist Rosenbaum Case--mugged man treated as drunk |
620 |
Lengel |
Corrections Chief Seeks to Fortify DC Jail--SE residents skeptical of director's proposals to foil escapees |
623 |
Montgomery |
Chief is Here to Stay, Says Mayor--Williams backs EMS leader in wake of report on journalist assault |
624 |
Schwartzman |
Where the Party Rages--weekend night violence fuels Adam Morgan's image as 'devil's playground' |
625 |
Faul ltr |
Deadly Crossing--Friendships Heights major intersection puts pedestrians at risk:senseless death |
627 |
Editor |
Endemic Problems at DC Jail--new corrections chief owns up to long-ignored mess, past whitewash |
629 |
Dvorak |
DC FEMS Chief Moves to Dismiss Four in Journalist Rosenbaum Case--following scathing report |
630 |
Weiss |
Bush Picks Justice Official for US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit--Peter Kessler gets "2nd highest court" bid |
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JULY, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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702 |
Lynch ltr |
Ill-Prepared for a Disaster in DC--weather emergency shows lack of commo, organization, traffic control |
702 |
Ruane |
Officials Review Response to Heavy Rains--praise tempered by shortcomings: too much water, muck, rats |
712 |
Milloy |
Violent Robberies Make It Hard to Ignore DC's Vicious Side--most juveniles are 2-8x repeat offenders |
712 |
Klein |
Police Chief Declares DC Crime Emergency--13 killings in July spur crackdown: needs more cop flexibility |
713 |
Editor |
DC's Crime Emergency--need more than stepped-up cop presence: go for pipeline: parents, poverty, drugs... |
714 |
LetterstoEd |
Responding to DC's Crime Wave--emergency silly; too many parolees; root causes in poverty/families |
718 |
Montgomery |
Mayor Takes Aim at DC Crime Spike--reduce violent crime 50% in 30 days: cameras, overtime, curfew |
719 |
Stewart |
Mayor's Crime Plan Gains Councilmbr Support--some questions re cameras, 350 increase in police force |
720 |
Sheridan |
Region's Security Funding Allocated--Metro to get money to move its command post out to Pr. George's |
720 |
Stewart |
Emergency DC Curfew Advances--Council OK's earlier time to fight crime rise, bill awaits Mayor's signature |
721 |
Williams |
Suspicious Packages Force Union Station Evacuation--bomb-sniffing dogs cause 2+ hours disruption |
722 |
Klein |
Mayor Williams Wants to Cut Crime 50%--new 12+ agency coalition sets array of methods, 30-day deadline |
726 |
Milloy OpEd |
What a Curfew Can't Accomplish--lack of discipline causes problems, stop blaming external forces |
726 |
Editorial |
Picturing Safety--DC cameras slow dangerous driving, speeding past cameras at record low |
727 |
Montgomery |
Mayor Calls for Study to Determine Police Staffing Needs--might need to return to past peak of 5100 (!) |
727 |
Dvorak |
Capitol Police Join Park Officers in Efforts to Better Patrol Mall--welcome push by Eleanor Holmes Norton |
729 |
King OpEd |
Breakout on Mayor's Watch--mayor neglecting big city agency problems while jetting around world |
729 |
Craig |
Report Says VA Localities Misused US Security Funds--audit cites purchase of improper items |
729 |
Weiss |
Not All Fired DC Jail Workers Aided Escapees--internal investigation found negligence, probe continues |
729 |
Williams |
Sentries in the Shadows--as robberies surge in DC, officers keep wary eyes on streets, proactive patrols |
731 |
Pierre |
Crime Steps Derided as Too Little, Too Late--race, class tensions simmer; crackdown, tactics questioned |
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AUGUST, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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801 |
Dvorak |
1st Early-Curfew Violators Picked Up--10:00PM cutoff for juveniles generates debate throughout DC |
801 |
Editor |
DC Curfew Questions--picking up violators off streets shouldn't be endgame: need lessons learned |
804 |
Samuels |
Police Chief Links Curfew Need to 'Irresponsible' Parents--idea of raising kid: throw 'em out of house! |
809 |
Dvorak |
Stepped-up Police Efforts Don't Avert Club Fracas--melee marred daylight concert for teenagers |
811 |
Klein |
Taking No Chances After Terrorist Plot--DC area raises police profile, does inspections, cameras on |
812 |
Dvorak |
5 DC Youths Arrested in Robberies on Mall--tourists targeted in vicious attacks, one pleads guilty |
819 |
Editor |
Crime: Up or Down?--one month into official crime 'emergency', where are we?: very little difference |
829 |
Lengel |
DC Mayor Renews 10:00PM Curfew for Youths--earlier curfew endorsed by parents, as crime drops 9% |
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SEPTEMBER, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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902 |
Staff |
Searching for Solutions to DC's Murders--fix athletic fields; parental discipline, prayer, "walk the beat", etc. |
907 |
Klein |
Chief Ramsey Lauds Tougher Policing--11% drop in violent/property crimes since emergency declared |
911 |
Sheridan |
Area Emergency Readiness Questioned--after scrutiny, Homeland Security adds funds, personnel |
927 |
Sheridan |
Top US Capitol Police Officers Have Spent 3rd of '06 on Vacation--using up accumulated time, got careless? |
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OCTOBER, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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Flaherty |
Limited Duty, Full-time Pay--DC cops' medical claims cost millions, deplete on-street ranks: 180 of 3800 |
1012 |
Klein |
Street Cameras Are Likely to Stay--some groups question effectiveness, but no in hot spots? |
1019 |
Silverman |
Council Approves Revised DC Crime Bill--adds $4.2M for police overtime, denies curfew authority |
1020 |
Helderman |
Plans for Pr. George's Hospital Revived--objections postponed approval of Bowie 100-bed facility |
1021 |
Klein |
Crackdown Is Yielding Results, Chief Ramsey Says--violent crimes down 18% July>Oct from last year |
1022 |
Klein |
Gunshot Sensors Give DC Police Jump on Suspects--"Shotspotters" network pinpoint gunfire in SE |
1026 |
Alexander |
Managers Say Staff Cuts Put DC Oak Hill Youth Center in Jeopardy--security compromised |
1026 |
Klein |
DC Police Web Site Offers Detailed Views of Criminal Activity--new system allows search by address! |
1028 |
Sheridan |
New US Capitol Police Chief Has 21 Years With Agency--crack force up 50% to 2300 since 2001! |
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NOVEMBER, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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1109 |
Dvorak |
Classic Finish for Old Fire Station -- Tenleytown landmark gets upgrade (!) after battle with preservationists |
1115 |
Editor |
A National Priority -- Washington Hospital's mass disaster ER project vital for homeland security |
1118 |
Klein |
Sources Say DC Police Chief Ramsey to Step Down--replacement might come from outside DC force |
1119 |
Partlow |
Crime-Fighting Efforts Paying Off in Pr. George's -- bigger force, refocused beats curb illegal activity |
1121 |
Editor |
Good Chief Goes -- DC police department and the city are far better off because of Charles Ramsey |
1121 |
Nakamura |
Ramsey Ally Named Chief--Lanier to be 1st woman to permanently head DC police, hopes to fix morale |
1121 |
Klein |
Fenty's Pick for Police Chief Made Swift Ascent -- Commander Cathy Lanier is single mom workaholic |
1127 |
Klein |
New DC Police Chief to Focus on Crime Hot Spots -- community policing, collaboration stressed |
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DECEMBER, 2006 |
SAFETY AND JUSTICE |
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1201 |
Staff |
US Prison Population Sets Record--2.2M in jail/prison, 4.8M,parole/probation, many young, black, male |
1205 |
Milloy |
Lanier Asks for Chance to Prove Herself as Chief--unlikely choice of young, blonde, woman causes stir |
1219 |
Editor |
Going Too Far--DC proposals to help 2000 offenders returning for jobs, housing yearly: don't seal records |
1228 |
Klein |
On the Way Out, DC Chief Gets Credit, Criticism--last day for longest-serving police chief in decades |
1229 |
Staff |
Security Chief to be Replaced--Police Chief won't keep Wilson as head of police assigned to DCPS |
1231 |
Markon |
Crashes Tied to Alcohol Decline--fatalities drop in area suburbs (99>68), but not in DC (up 11>18) |
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