Washington, D.C. — The president questioned MPD crime statistics at the White House on Monday. Overnight, the head of the DC Police Union told why he also distrusts the statistics.
Last month, News4’s Paul Wagner broke the news that the commander of MPD’s 3rd District was suspended after MPD said he was changing crime statistics to minimize serious crimes. Trump brought up the allegations in his news conference, and the White House linked to News4’s reporting in a press release titled “Yes, D.C. crime is out of control,” accusing MPD of cooking the books to make crime statistics appear more favorable.
DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton told NBC News’ Garrett Haake that he doubts the drop in crime is as large as D.C. officials are touting.
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