Crimes in d. C. Fall under feller under federal jurisdiction and prosecution that is unlike most cities in america. This hearing of the House Oversight and accountability is about three hours and 40 minutes. The committee on oversight accountability will come to order i want to welcome everyone here today. Without objection the chair may declare a recess at any time, the Committee Welcomes the public to the very important meeting. While youre here i want to point out to the members in the audience today that house rule 11 provides the chairman of the committee may punish breaches of order in the quorum including exclusion from the hearing. All participants will be required to avoid unruly behavior and inappropriate anguish, expression of support or opposition are not in order and that includes holding up signs, i expect all parties to the proceedings to connect themselves in a manner that reflects property on the u. S. House of representatives. I recognize myself or the purpose of maki
D.C.’s mayor wants to change how the city detains people suspected of violent crime. During a crime summit, the mayor took questions about her plans to introduce legislation to make it easier to hold people in jail before trial.
A new D.C. memorial wall dedicated to police officers killed in the line of duty is now complete, unveiled in a ceremony full of public officials and law enforcement leaders on Monday.