Mayor Bowser and MPD to Highlight Crime Reduction, Announce New Juvenile Focused Initiative

(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, April 3 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith to highlight continued reductions in violent crime, which is down 26% year-to-date. Mayor Bowser and her public safety team will also discuss a new initiative focused on addressing juvenile related crime. The announcement will be followed by a community safety walk in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

When:
Thursday, April 3 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Pamela A. Smith, Chief, Metropolitan Police Department
Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice

Where:
Intersection of New Jersey Avenue SE and M Street SE (Southwest Corner)
*Closest Metro Station: Navy Yard-Ballpark*
*Closest Bikeshare: 1st and M St SE*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

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