WASHINGTON — Days after a controversial federal takeover of the DC Police Department, residents and community leaders are voicing concern. They're worried, not only about public safety but about how the move was rolled out and what it means for the future of policing in the city .

"How are we collaborating with other agencies?" Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) Steven McCarty asked during a community safety walk on Wednesday night.

"How do we comfort parents who have their children going to and from school?" ANC Sheena Berry asked. "We don't want them to be hurt. We don't want them to be targeted."

Uncertainty and skepticism remain top of mind for many, particularly regarding how much local control remains within the Metropolitan Police Department.

"Who's in charge of MPD rig

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