LaShay Makal
Coverage of LaShay Makal in the Nexus archive.
- DC police officials face termination after federal probe found department manipulated crime data: report
Washington, D.C., police officials face termination after a federal probe found that the department manipulated crime data to create a false perception of safety. Assistant Chief LaShay Makal and Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy have been placed on administrative leave. The investigation was sparked by President Donald Trump's crackdown on violence in the nation's capital.
- DC police officials face termination after federal probe found department manipulated crime data: report
High-ranking Washington, D.C., police officials face termination after a federal probe found that the department manipulated crime data to create a false perception of safety. The investigation found that the Metropolitan Police Department misclassified crime reports, making crime statistics appear artificially lower. Two assistant chiefs are among three officials recommended for discipline.