D.C. Police Reform Law Leads to Dismissal of Senior Officers

Twelve senior officers will be forced out of the Metropolitan Police Department by the end of April due to a 2022 reform law prohibiting employment of officers with histories of serious misconduct.

• The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted following George Floyd's death, targets officers with serious misconduct in their past.
• Over 20 senior D.C. police officers are affected, with 12 specifically dismissed for misconduct issues.
• The D.C. Police Union criticizes the law as detrimental to public safety and the worst legislation in D.C. Council history.
• Crime rates in Washington D.C. have surged, with significant increases in homicides and violent crimes reported in 2023.
• The law's supporters argue it enhances transparency and accountability within the police force.

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