Dossier
D.C. Police Department
Coverage of D.C. Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- DC public safety agencies spent nearly $220M on overtime, auditor finds
A D.C. auditor report revealed public safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on overtime due to staffing shortages and high employee leave. The Department of Corrections spent $30 million with 704 employees below its authorized 1,762, while D.C. Fire and EMS spent $50 million despite being 95% staffed. The report highlights chronic overtime costs as a persistent issue.
- 2 dead, including suspect, in Tenleytown shootings
Two people were killed in Tenleytown shootings, including the suspect, who was shot by D.C. police on a Metro bus. The suspect allegedly shot a woman before fleeing to the bus. Police confirmed the victim and suspect had a domestic connection, though the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear.