Yesterday was an odd day to say the least. I was on my way to a talk about Web 2.0 and the Government (Social Media Club DC) and I was jumped about 300 feet from the building that I live in by a bunch of middle school thugs. ...

Communication problems plagued the inauguration dress rehearsal yesterday! Streets were closed that were not supposed to be closed and were not approved by the DC Government. There could be some serious security issues that you may not know about and may never know about! I noticed communication ...

So I don't usually do this because I think it can be distasteful but, today when I was at the dress rehearsal for the inauguration day parade and activities this one MPD officer came off very rude to me. So here is the story. Jen and I were ...

The numbers are out and the grand total of homicides for the District are slightly up from last year. In 2007 there were 181 homicides and last year (2008) there were 186. The District is seeing far less homicides then it did back in 1991 when it ...

So what happens when you don't have enough police officers for the inauguration?  Well you ask other agencies if they can help out. This is exactly what MPD is doing. Today there is an article from Los Angeles, CA about how MPD has asked for the LA Sheriff ...

There was a stabbing last night at the U Street Metro Station. One person was stabbed outside the station with an ice pick. It looks like the stabbing took place after and argument. My concern is how why and how many people are carrying ice picks on ...

Yesterday under emergency legislation the DC council approved an act that will allow bars to stay open till 5am on Jan. 17 until the morning of Jan. 20 and allow food to be served 24 hrs.  [Bill Passed 9-4  Phil Mendelson (D-At Large), Carol Schwartz (R-At Large) and Muriel Bowser ...

Credit: buschap Some word of advise if you are going to disobey traffic and street signals this week. DC and area police are holding a their "Street Smart" campaigns to cut down on people breaking the law. This not only goes for Vehicles but Bikers (who never obey the ...

DC MPD Officer shoots and kills suspect in the 1300 block of N Street NW.

If you are unhappy or happy about DC Police then why not tell them? DC Police Chief holds a weekly radio program called "Ask the Chief" on WTOP where DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier takes calls. I have listened to this show online a couple of times and ...