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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]Everyone should read this thread, too, in which an MPD officer says USAO almost never discloses (to anyone) why a case was dropped or a warrant was rejected. There's zero transparency.

https://twitter.com/dccrimefacts/status/1636692232349573122

So those of you (Jeff) who assert that they're dropping so many cases solely because of shoddy police work probably should find another canard to push (besides, nowhere does the evidence suggest this).[/quote]

I haven't actually asserted that at all. I have simply reported what the USAO says. Moreover, the fact that the USAO doesn't provide feedback — clearly something that should be corrected — does not mean that poor police work is not one of the reasons.

[b]BTW, is it your position that the quality of policing in DC is beyond criticism? Every possible arrest is being made? All available evidence is being handled professionally? Policing in DC is, in fact flawless? That is your assertion?[/b]
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No, of course not. Is it your assertion that the quality of Charles Allen's leadership is beyond criticism? Every possible action he takes is correct? All subjects are being handled professionally? His leader ship is, in fact, flawless? That is your assertion? It certainly seems as if you think that way.[/quote]

I'm glad that we agree that the MPD deserves some of the blame for the crime situation in DC. Given the similarity of our positions, I am surprised that you singled me out for criticism (which has proven invalid in any case). As for Charles Allen, he is not my Council Member and, as such, I don't follow him that closely. But, given that I have never encountered a politician with whom I was in complete agreement, I am sure there are positions he holds with which I disagree. But, generally, I think he is doing a terrific job.
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I still wonder how much of the policing slowdown is intentional and by design.  10% drop in staffing and resourcing and they shriek "THEY DEFUNDED THE POLICE" as if MPD has been completely gutted and I wonder if the drop in policing is intended to punish us and make us call for massively funding MPD and not questioning or criticizing their methods.[/quote]

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