The Ward 2 councilmember introduced a package of bills to improve D.C.'s prevention of and response to violent crime, which has increased 38% compared to last year.
The DC council is back from its summer recess and Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a series of bills aimed at reducing violence and protecting victims of domestic violence.
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More than 150 people showed up to tell elected officials and police leaders about the situation they say has gotten worse over the past several months in Chinatown.
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