In the 90's, DC murders were over drugs, what drives current murder spree in DC ???

[Anonymous]

Well, the use of certain drugs (including ones that lead to erratic behavior)has increased. PCP use jumped again in the 2010s as did the use of synthetic drugs.

And we all know about opioids--which, although it has hit rural and suburban white communities--has spread to other demographics as well.

[Anonymous]

34.7 opioid deaths per 100,000 people, #3 in the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, the use of certain drugs (including ones that lead to erratic behavior)has increased. PCP use jumped again in the 2010s as did the use of synthetic drugs.

And we all know about opioids--which, although it has hit rural and suburban white communities--has spread to other demographics as well.

Heroin started with “other demographics.” It was only when it spread to rural and suburban white communities that people started paying attention.

[Anonymous]

#1 violent crime in DC.... Domestic Violence/Assault by a family member.

let that sink in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:#1 violent crime in DC.... Domestic Violence/Assault by a family member.

let that sink in.

Here is a link to sources for data to back this claim up:

https://mysistersplacedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2017-DCCADV-Statistical-Snapshot.pdf

[Anonymous]

The mayor is the problem. The police want to stop the now open air drug markets but they know the dealers will be back on the streets tomorrow. Decriminalization of cannabis has also increased competition for dealers and lowered their margins on that drug. They need to push K2 and other more dangerous drugs to make a good living. Unless we either:

1)decriminalize all drugs and invest in public health to stop addiction like Portugal did (so that dealers can call the police for things like theft, intimidation, and attempted murder instead of using street justice )

Or

2) get a new mayor who will care about black lives enough to increase police presence and response in drug market neighborhoods

Nothing will change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The mayor is the problem. The police want to stop the now open air drug markets but they know the dealers will be back on the streets tomorrow. Decriminalization of cannabis has also increased competition for dealers and lowered their margins on that drug. They need to push K2 and other more dangerous drugs to make a good living. Unless we either:

1)decriminalize all drugs and invest in public health to stop addiction like Portugal did (so that dealers can call the police for things like theft, intimidation, and attempted murder instead of using street justice )

Or

2) get a new mayor who will care about black lives enough to increase police presence and response in drug market neighborhoods

Nothing will change.

#2 is a no no because that would be considered "over policing," which is considered racist. And a more legitimate reason would ne that the war on drugs didnt really accomplish anything positive for the communities they targeted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:#1 violent crime in DC.... Domestic Violence/Assault by a family member.

let that sink in.

And?

That's the most common violent crime ANYWHERE.

What's your point?

[Anonymous]

Bowser is inept when it comes to crime

[Anonymous]

To what extent is the US Attorneys Office - controlled by Republicans - trying to stoke crime in DC?

USAO is responsible for charging and prosecuting crime in the District. From what I've understood, they basically do nothing unless its a seriously violent crime (rape or murder).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The mayor is the problem. The police want to stop the now open air drug markets but they know the dealers will be back on the streets tomorrow. Decriminalization of cannabis has also increased competition for dealers and lowered their margins on that drug. They need to push K2 and other more dangerous drugs to make a good living. Unless we either:

1)decriminalize all drugs and invest in public health to stop addiction like Portugal did (so that dealers can call the police for things like theft, intimidation, and attempted murder instead of using street justice )

Or

2) get a new mayor who will care about black lives enough to increase police presence and response in drug market neighborhoods

Nothing will change.

IMHO the MPD needs to be more kick-ass, not less.
#2 is a no no because that would be considered "over policing," which is considered racist. And a more legitimate reason would ne that the war on drugs didnt really accomplish anything positive for the communities they targeted.

[Anonymous]

IMHO the MPD needs to be more kick-ass, not less.