FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Violent Crime in Washington, D.C.

Original title: VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME IN THE. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

January 1, 2023

public safety District of Columbia violent crime criminal justice policing

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight into D.C. public safety policies, which may influence future federal legislative actions regarding the District's criminal justice laws.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District of Columbia residents

Residents are subject to the local criminal justice policies and public safety conditions discussed in the hearing.

D.C. Police Union

The union represents officers whose working conditions and enforcement capabilities are impacted by local and federal crime policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on October 12, 2023, to examine the state of violent crime in the District of Columbia. The session featured testimony from local officials, law enforcement representatives, policy experts, and residents impacted by crime.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on October 12, 2023, by the House Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance.
The session focused on the prevalence and impact of violent crime within the District of Columbia.
Witnesses included representatives from the D.C. Police Union, the D.C. Deputy Mayor's office, policy think tanks, and local residents.
Materials submitted for the record included reports from The Heritage Foundation and articles regarding D.C. policing and criminal justice reform.
The hearing record includes testimony from a local business owner, a paramedic, and a crime victim regarding their experiences in the city.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was conducted to gather information and testimony regarding the current state of violent crime in Washington, D.C.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included D.C. government officials, police union leadership, criminal justice policy experts, and local residents affected by crime.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Federal Oversight of D.C. Crime

The hearing highlights an active effort by the House Judiciary Committee to exert federal influence over D.C.'s local criminal justice policies.

House Committee on the Judiciary District of Columbia

Connected Entities

personMyisha Richards“Firefighter/Paramedic, Washington, DC”Map →

personGaynor Jablonski“Owner of Valor Brewpub, Washington, DC”Map →

personLindsey Appiah“Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, Washington, DC”Map →

personSheila Jackson Lee“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personAndy Biggs“Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance”Map →

personThomas Abt“Chair, Violent Crime Working Group”Map →

personCharles 'Cully' Stimson“Deputy Director, Edwin Meese III Center, The Heritage Foundation”Map →

personMitchell Sobolevsky“Resident and victim of crime in Washington, DC”Map →

personGregg Pemberton“Chair, D.C. Police Union”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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