D.C. crime statistics – and News4’s own reporting – are in the spotlight after President Donald Trump federalized the city’s police department on Monday.

The president questioned MPD crime statistics at the White House on Monday. Overnight, the head of the DC Police Union told why he also distrusts the statistics.

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Last month, News4’s Paul Wagner broke the news that the commander of MPD’s 3rd District was suspended after MPD said he was changing crime statistics to minimize serious crimes . Trump brought up the allegations in his news conference, and the White House linked to News4’s reporting in a press release titled “Yes, D.C. crime is out of control,” accusing MPD of cooking the books to make crime statistics appea

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