The surge in federal law enforcement in Washington, DC, has “enhanced” the capacity of local police officers and led to fewer crimes, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said this week while adding that it had also contributed to a “break in trust” between police and residents.

The mayor’s comments – which come nearly three weeks after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the capital city’s police department – were criticized by local politicians, and the mayor added a day later that her “north star” is protecting the city’s autonomy.

“Since the beginning of this federal surge of officers, it has always been my focus on – we didn’t ask for any federal officers, we’re driving crime down – but while they’re here, how can we most strategically use them to accelerate the work that M

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