News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 22, 2021
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Dora T. Lowe (PSJ)
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser, Chief Robert J. Contee, III of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and Fire Chief John A. Donnelly highlighted holiday safety tips regarding package thefts, theft from auto, MPD safe exchange zones, the Mayor’s camera incentive program, and safe holiday cooking practices. The Mayor also announced a partnership between the District and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to combat violence by targeting and removing illegal firearms.
“The safety of our residents is – and always has been – my number one priority. During this year’s holiday season, we want to make sure that we are reminding residents of ways that they can keep themselves as well as their families safe,”said Mayor Bowser. “We are also proud to announce our new partnership with the ATF. This partnership will be one of the many innovative strategies we are implementing to drive down violent crime in our communities across all eight wards.”
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