Family of Slain New Jersey Woman Who Reported Harassment Says Police ‘Failed’

Dr. Lauren Semanchik told the police that she was “especially uncomfortable” because her ex-boyfriend was a state trooper. She and her boyfriend were later shot to death.

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F.B.I. Plans to Lower Recruiting Standards, Alarming Agents

The plan appears to be part of a broader effort to shift the agency’s focus from tracking national security threats to fighting crime.

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Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members, Injures 6 Others

A drone intended for attacking gang members detonated at a police base, raising questions about how the deadly operations are conducted.

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Two Police Officers Are Shot and Killed at House in Utah

The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance on Sunday when a man came outside and opened fire, the police said.

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National Guard Detained Man Who Assaulted a Park Police Officer, Authorities Say

It was the first such action by the Guard since its deployment in Washington.

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Why Is the U.S. Offering a $5 Million Reward for a Haitian Gang Leader?

A major bounty has been offered for help apprehending Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader known as “Barbecue.” Experts have doubts about whether it will make any difference.

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At Nationals Park, It Was Game Time as Usual

A warm and muggy Friday night seemed to have a typical ballgame atmosphere in Washington.

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4 Takeaways From the Week Trump Took Control of D.C.’s Police

The administration’s grip on the city has only tightened as the week has worn on, while pushback has begun to intensify.

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Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It?

The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover.

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Trump Depicted Youth Crime in D.C. as Rampant. Here’s What the Data Shows.

Concerns came to a head during the pandemic, when carjackings surged and many of those arrested were children. Carjackings and other crimes have declined considerably.

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