Agents from across the nation are reportingly reaching out to the DEA head, expressing a desire to contribute to efforts in Washington D.C.
In a bid to combat escalating violent crime in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration launched a comprehensive strategy, dubbed the "unified effort." This approach, centred on a federal takeover and intensive cooperation between federal agencies and local police, has shown promising results.
The heart of this initiative involves the federalized oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). President Trump granted federal agencies and the National Guard the authority to supervise the local police force, albeit without the power to make arrests themselves.
The National Guard played a significant role in this operation. On the first day of federalization, 850 National Guard officers were deployed, bolstering the visible security presence and acting as a deterrent against violent crime.
The DEA was also deeply involved. DEA head Terry Cole reported that agents were embedded directly with the MPD, working hand-in-hand to share intelligence and increase coordinated patrols in targeted sectors. The focus was on violent offenders, drug trafficking, and firearms violations.
Within days of the initiative, dubbed "Liberation Day," there were at least 60 impactful arrests, including the confiscation of 17 firearms and the detaining of suspects wanted for serious crimes such as murder.
The broader "Securing Washington, D.C." initiative also incorporated AI surveillance systems, improved street lighting, and urban beautification to enhance public safety perception and boost tourism.
Initial results showed double-digit reductions in violent crime and improved public confidence, generating interest in replicating this federal-local cooperative security model in other major U.S. cities.
DEA Administrator Terry Cole expressed his commitment to the cause, stating that they cannot afford to turn a blind eye to crime in Washington, D.C. He also shared his frustration about repeat youth offenders with guns in the city.
Cole met with the police chief of D.C. on Tuesday, and starting tonight, there will be an increase in patrol activity to target violent criminal offenders in certain sectors of Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is eager to help support D.C.'s law enforcement, according to Cole.
The FBI Director, Kash Patel, supports Trump's takeover of D.C. police, further bolstering the administration's efforts. The results of this strategy, thus far, indicate a successful approach to reducing violent crime in the capital.
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