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Mayor credits recent violent-offender legislation for drop in shootings, outlines jail rebuilding and leave-policy changes to improve staffing
Summary
The mayor said recent legislation targeting violent offenders is part of a package tied to a decline in shootings and described plans to rebuild the jail annex, adjust contracting, and change DC government leave rules to reduce overtime and improve staffing.
Mayor (Executive Office of the Mayor) said during a press briefing that no single tool explains recent reductions in violent crime, but that legislation focusing on violent offenders and shooters was part of a package that coincided with a drop in shootings.
“The fact that we move much needed legislation, that focused on violent offenders, that…
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