Federal Probe Targets DC Police Over Alleged Crime Data Manipulation
The Trump Justice Department is investigating the DC Metropolitan Police Department for alleged crime data manipulation, including a commander's suspension, despite Mayor Bowser's claims.
Overview
- The Trump Justice Department and US Attorney's office in DC are investigating the Metropolitan Police Department for potential manipulation of crime data.
- This federal probe was prompted by allegations, including the suspension of MPD Commander Michael Pulliam, for reportedly falsifying official crime statistics.
- President Donald Trump publicly confirmed the ongoing federal investigation, emphasizing its significance in determining if DC crime statistics were intentionally manipulated.
- Despite the investigation, Mayor Muriel Bowser claims a 26% decrease in violent crime in D.C. compared to last year, contrasting with the probe's implications.
- The D.C. Police Union head, Gregg Pemberton, initially questioned the accuracy of reported crime data, which contributed to the Justice Department's decision to investigate.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the Justice Department's investigation into D.C. crime data. They present diverse perspectives from President Trump, Mayor Bowser, and the DC Police Union head, attributing all strong opinions directly. The reporting avoids loaded language, maintaining an objective tone on the unfolding probe and differing views on crime statistics.
"The investigation is being run out of the office of the U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, the officials said."
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The investigation was initiated after allegations surfaced concerning the falsification of official crime statistics, including the suspension of MPD Commander Michael Pulliam and concerns raised by D.C. Police Union head Gregg Pemberton about the accuracy of crime data.
President Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department on August 11, 2025, under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to assume emergency control for 30 days and publicly confirmed the ongoing federal investigation into the crime data manipulation allegations.
Mayor Muriel Bowser has maintained that violent crime in D.C. decreased by 26% compared to the previous year, countering the implications of the federal investigation into potential crime data manipulation.
The head of the D.C. Police Union, Gregg Pemberton, expressed doubts about the accuracy of the reported crime data, which contributed to the Justice Department's decision to initiate a federal investigation.
President Trump used section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, permitting him to take emergency control of the capital's police force for up to 30 days during the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department.
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