(Washington, DC) – On Friday, December 2 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a press conference at Bitter Grace, located in Barracks Row, to announce the deployment of MPD recruits and cadets for the holiday season and to promote safety in neighborhoods and along business corridors. The Mayor will be joined by Chief Robert J. Contee, III as well as cadets and recruit officers of the Metropolitan Police Department. With more shoppers out this holiday season, the District is working together to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all.
When:
Friday, December 2 at 11 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Chief Robert J. Contee, III, Metropolitan Police Department
Karima Holmes, Acting Director, Office of Unified Communications
Brian Ready, Executive Director, Barracks Row Main Street
Anne Marie Johnson, Owner, Bitter Grace
Where:
Bitter Grace
526 8th Street SE, Suite A
*Closest Metro Station: Eastern Market Metro*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: Eastern Market Metro / Pennsylvania Avenue & 8th Street SE*
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 view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter.