Inspector General Launches Investigation Into D.C. Police Crime Data Reporting
2 weeks ago
Washington’s Inspector General has opened an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department’s crime data reporting system.
The probe will examine how the department collects, classifies, and reports crime statistics in the city.
The inquiry follows a House Oversight Committee report that found former Police Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to manipulate data to lower reported crime rates. A separate investigation by U.S.
Attorney Jeanine Pirro also identified misclassified reports.
Smith disputes claims that crime statistics were manipulated during her tenure.
Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said the department is taking steps to address the issues, including improving officer training and creating an audit team to review reports.
The probe will examine how the department collects, classifies, and reports crime statistics in the city.
The inquiry follows a House Oversight Committee report that found former Police Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to manipulate data to lower reported crime rates. A separate investigation by U.S.
Attorney Jeanine Pirro also identified misclassified reports.
Smith disputes claims that crime statistics were manipulated during her tenure.
Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said the department is taking steps to address the issues, including improving officer training and creating an audit team to review reports.
