(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 27 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Police Chief Robert J. Contee III to announce a focused and community-centered approach to public safety. This new approach will be implemented as part of the Metropolitan Police Department patrol operations to address violent crime and community concerns.
In addition to this new approach, Mayor Bowser maintains a strong commitment to MPD in her Fiscal Year Budget Proposal for 2024. For example, the FY24 proposal includes investments to support and grow MPD, including:
- $5.4 million for continued investments in recruitment and conversion bonuses for new hires, as well as $1.2 million for expanded educational incentives.
- $2.1 million and 18 additional staff to support civilianization efforts, reducing the need for sworn officers to cover civilian roles and duties.
- $1.4 million for 6 staff and programming for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as employee wellness and wellbeing, to help retain officers.
To learn more about Mayor Bowser’s FY24 Budget, visit budget.dc.gov.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 27 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Lindsey Appiah, Acting Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Chief Robert J. Contee III, Metropolitan Police Department
MPD Officials
WHERE:
Mayor’s Press Briefing Room (G-9)
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
*Closest Metro Stations: Federal Triangle and Metro Center Stations*
*Closest Bikeshare: 14th and D Street NW / Ronald Reagan Building*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected] .
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event to watch from a safe, virtual space. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter.
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