More than a Dozen Washington, DC Cops Suspended in Fake Crime Stats Scandal

[Ptarmigan]

More than a Dozen Washington, DC Cops Suspended in Fake Crime Stats Scandal
https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2026/05/06/more-than-a-dozen-washington-dc-cops-suspended-in-fake-crime-stats-scandal/

Thirteen Washington, DC police officers, including reportedly some “high ranking” department officials, have been suspended in connection with an internal investigation into how the department has been formulating crime statistics — a matter also probed by Congress and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Washington interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll announced the suspensions on Tuesday. It is seen as the first step in part of a sometimes lengthy process of terminating their employment.

Carroll took over the top cop spot six months ago after the resignation of former chief Pamela Smith amid allegations that Metropolitan Police Department officials were manipulating crime data in the District.

Carroll said Tuesday at a news conference that assessments and training were underway for officers on how to submit data. He said the internal investigation would not be released publicly.

I consider crime statistics dubious. I am pretty sure crime statistics manipulation are happening in other cities as well.

[SVPete]

This was a case of intentional, politically-motivated manipulation of crime statistics. The political intent was to conceal the predictably bad results of Prog policies of catch-and-releasing thugs.