If feds really want to reduce crime in DC

[Anonymous]

If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

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[Anonymous]

*of those 500, 200 are the worst offenders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

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If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

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If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

?? The city leaders have failed on this point, so the federal response is -- rather than doing anything that addresses the source of the problem -- is to make a big peacock show about power and dominance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

?? The city leaders have failed on this point, so the federal response is -- rather than doing anything that addresses the source of the problem -- is to make a big peacock show about power and dominance?

10 days without a homicide in the summer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

Let’s not overlook the fact these 500 are people!

They need, and have a right, to wrap-around services. That is the only way this issue gets solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

Let’s not overlook the fact these 500 are people!

They need, and have a right, to wrap-around services. That is the only way this issue gets solved.

Yes, more money please!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

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It’s working! It’s working!

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/23/politics/dc-crime-immigration-arrests-trump

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem. Full stop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem. Full stop

Yes, you can. It worked in NYC in the 1990’s. The police measure that most consistently reduces crime is the arrest rate of those involved in crime. The deterrent effect is a force multiplier that cities with a police shortage, like DC, desperately need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem. Full stop

If they commit violent crimes, yes you can.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem. Full stop

Yes, you can. It worked in NYC in the 1990’s. The police measure that most consistently reduces crime is the arrest rate of those involved in crime. The deterrent effect is a force multiplier that cities with a police shortage, like DC, desperately need.

+1

[Anonymous]

We can start by removing the revolving court door for repeat offenders. Dangerous people are consistently released into the community to re-offend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If feds really want to reduce violent crime in DC (which I know they don't), one of their first steps should be support local law enforcement targeting the small number of individuals who have ties to the majority of violent crimes. This research in 2022 shows that about 500 people are causing 70 percent of violent crimes in the city. And of those 700, 200 are the worst offenders.

A Majority Of D.C. Killings Are Driven By Small Number Of People | WAMU https://share.google/AKRYHTJLhTJF61CGD

If DC really wanted to reduce violent crime these 500 people would already be in jail. Time’s up.

You cannot incarcerate your way out of the city’s crime problem. Full stop

Enforce curfews and pick up loiterers, jail for those who commit a violent crime, longterm hospitalization for mentally ill, no one allowed to sleep on streets, and no "homeless camps."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We can start by removing the revolving court door for repeat offenders. Dangerous people are consistently released into the community to re-offend.

+1 definitely