Some in 16th Street Heights want to hire private security to patrol their streets — should they?

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Some in 16th Street Heights want to hire private security to patrol their streets — should they?

In the wake of a fatal shooting in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood, some residents have started exploring the idea of hiring a private security firm to patrol their streets. They want to restore a sense of safety and security to their neighborhood, with the proposal reflecting the anxiety and fear their neighborhood — and the city in general — feel as residents look to ensure safety. Where does MPD fit in?

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Community members see personal impacts of crime, despite decreasing violent crime rates

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Community members see personal impacts of crime, despite decreasing violent crime rates

Both MPD and recent studies say crime has dropped across DC and in Ward 4. But for many residents, the random shootings between street crews, harassment at a park, a lack of adjudication for offenses and a lack of control over stopping crime, Petworth residents feel the day-to-day impact of crime in our neighborhood.

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Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

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Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

The DC Metropolitan Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” in each Ward across the District on August 2nd starting at 4pm.

Here in the 4th District, MPD will be hosting a fun day at the Emery Recreation Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW) starting at 4pm, highlighting our small businesses and artists.

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

Two teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The victim and his family are relieved, but still concerned and anxious.

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FYI: MPD releases new non-emergency reporting procedures during Covid

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FYI: MPD releases new non-emergency reporting procedures during Covid

To help the police deal with calls for service, the Metropolitan Police Department is requesting residents use a new online form to submit non-emergency police reports. You should continue to use 911 for all emergency needs, and call 311 for non-emergency and city service requests.

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Buna Coffeehouse burgled overnight as recent gun shots echo around the neighborhood

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Buna Coffeehouse burgled overnight as recent gun shots echo around the neighborhood

Buna Coffeehouse, located at 4400 Georgia Avenue, was broken into overnight on January 2nd. The thieves broke a window on the side of the coffee shop and stole money from the register. Fortunately, Buna has a lot of security cameras, so MPD was able to get images of the people responsible for the burglary. 

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About those metal posts you see around Petworth and DC [videos]

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About those metal posts you see around Petworth and DC [videos]

You’ve seen these odd-shaped metal posts on the streets in Petworth and around DC, even if you didn’t know what they were. Almost all are painted and some, like the ones in Mt. Pleasant, have been converted to miniature art installations. (There’s one on 16th Street that has tennis balls stuffed inside.)

So what are they?

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"Is that a DC cop?" MPD officers get new uniforms

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"Is that a DC cop?" MPD officers get new uniforms

MPD announced that it has rolled out new uniforms to officers across the city at the beginning of the month, and gone are the soft blue shirts the patrol officers wore, replaced with a darker set of uniforms that offer comfort benefits.

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MPD on the Patio returns to Slim's Diner, meet your local PSA 407 officers

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MPD on the Patio returns to Slim's Diner, meet your local PSA 407 officers

The monthly get-together returns this Saturday, June 16th,  from 9am to 11am at Slim's Diner at the corner of 9th and Upshur Street NW. (Stop by on your way to the Petworth Farmers' Market!)


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MPD's Fourth District to get new commander, Manlapaz promoted to Assistant Chief

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MPD's Fourth District to get new commander, Manlapaz promoted to Assistant Chief

MPD's Chief of Police Peter Newsham sent out an email this afternoon informing residents that Fourth District Commander Wilfredo Manlapaz has been promoted to Assistant Chief. Manlapaz will take on the role of running MPD's Internal Affairs Bureau. 

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Updates to MPD leadership in PSAs 401 - 409

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Updates to MPD leadership in PSAs 401 - 409

Here is a current list of leadership (as of Jan 15, 2018) of the Metropolitan Police Department in the Fourth District for Police Service Areas 401 - 409. 

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Quick notes from PSA 407 meeting

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Quick notes from PSA 407 meeting

MPD Lt. Anthony Washington, who manages the Police Service Area 407, held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 21st to discuss crime and other issues in the Petworth area. (PSA 407 covers most of central Petworth). Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd and his staff were in attendance, along with a large contingent of residents.

Here's an overview of the meeting.

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