(Washington, DC) – Today, following the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety’s public roundtable on the confirmation of Pamela A. Smith to be Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“When I nominated her, I shared that the District is getting the full package with Acting Chief Smith – she has experience, passion, and a strong commitment to making DC safer. Our residents noted they want a leader at the Metropolitan Police Department who can drive down crime, connect with community, recruit and train the next generation of police, and communicate and advocate for a policy environment that promotes public safety.
“In her short time leading MPD, Acting Chief Smith has demonstrated she knows policing, understands the partnerships needed to improve public safety, underscored the importance of community engagement, and implemented crime reduction strategies tailored to the needs of our neighborhoods. I urge the Council to quickly confirm Acting Chief Smith so we can continue our efforts to reduce crime, keep our community safe, and build a safer, stronger DC.”
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