Trump's move for federalizing the police force in Washington D.C. leads to a dramatic 8% reduction in crime within a week's time.

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Since President Donald Trump's federalization of the Washington D.C. police force, crime rates in the city have seen a significant decrease. According to the D.C. Police Union, there has been an 8% drop in all crime, a 22% decrease in violent crime, and a 46% decrease in robberies. Car theft and carjackings have also decreased by 21% and 83% respectively.

These improvements have been attributed to the increased presence of federal law enforcement agents, including those from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and several others, who have been patrolling the streets of D.C. and assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in arrests.

The National News Desk reached out to the D.C. Police Union for comment, and they expressed their belief that federal assistance is a boost, but the repeal of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act is necessary to make changes permanent.

Passed a couple of years ago, the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act established measures for greater oversight on policing methods and conduct. However, it has been criticized by some for making police officers' jobs more difficult. Rep. James Comer argues that the Act has created a greater hindrance on police officers.

The Act also stripped D.C. police officers of certain employee protections. Over 450 people have been arrested since President Trump's takeover of D.C., with three of those arrested being alleged gang members.

The ongoing changes in policing in Washington D.C. have led to a debate about the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act in its current form. The D.C. Police Union believes that the Act needs to be repealed to make permanent changes, while others argue for its continued implementation and potential modifications.

The U.S. states that have committed to sending National Guard troops to reinforce those in Washington D.C. are West Virginia (300-400 soldiers), South Carolina (200 soldiers), and Ohio (150 soldiers), following requests from the Trump administration. The number of National Guard troops in Washington D.C. is set to more than double as governors from six red states have pledged to deploy troops from their state's National Guard to the city. The National Guard has been deployed in Washington D.C. to protect federal assets, provide a safe environment for law enforcement officers to make arrests, and deter violent crime with a visible law enforcement presence.

As the city continues to grapple with crime and policing issues, the debate about the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act and its impact on the community will likely continue.

Trump's move for federalizing the police force in Washington D.C. leads to a dramatic 8% reduction in crime within a week's time.