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NewsFox News PoliticsMay 6, 2026United States

13 DC Police Officers Suspended Amid Investigation into Misreported Crime Data

Thirteen Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers have been placed on leave or terminated following an investigation into the alleged manipulation of crime statistics. The probe, which originated from the U.S. Attorney's Office, follows previous claims by President Donald Trump that DC officials were reporting inaccurate crime numbers.

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Why It Matters

The investigation into misclassified crime cases directly impacts the accuracy of public safety data in Washington, D.C., and has led to the removal of 13 police personnel, including senior officials.

Key Facts

  • 13 Metropolitan Police Department officers have been placed on leave or are undergoing termination.
  • The investigation into crime reporting was referred to the MPD by the U.S. Attorney's Office earlier this year.
  • The MPD Internal Affairs Bureau has completed its investigation into the alleged manipulation of crime statistics.
  • Senior officials, including an assistant chief and a district commander, are among those being scrutinized.
  • The investigation found thousands of misclassified cases.
  • The MPD union alleges that the manipulation of Daily Crime Report (DCR) numbers led to uninvestigated cases and uncollected evidence.

Who's Mentioned

personJames Comer“House Oversight Committee Chairman who claims credit for exposing the data issue”personJeffrey Carroll“MPD Interim Chief overseeing the internal investigation.”dollar_amount13“Number of officers placed on leave or terminated.”dateAug. 21, 2025“Date of a presidential visit to the U.S. Park Police facility.”personDonald Trump“President who previously alleged DC reported fake crime numbers.”personGregg Pemberton“MPD union leader who alleged a culture of coercion and falsified reports.”personCharles Schumer“Senator who opposed the National Guard presence in DC.”personEleanor Holmes Norton“DC Delegate who criticized the federal deployment.”organizationMetropolitan Police Department“The local police force currently under investigation.”personBrian Schwalb“District Attorney who sued the federal government over the National Guard deploy”