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MPD Chief Sworn In Amid Political Unrest, Inauguration

MPD Chief Sworn In Amid Political Unrest, Inauguration

By Sanjana Nayak January 24, 2021

Robert J. Contee III was sworn in as the chief of the Metropolitan Police Department on Jan. 2, following the resignation of former Chief of Police Peter Newsham in November.  Mayor Muriel Bowser...

D.C. Police Chief Newsham To Resign, Take Job in Prince William County

D.C. Police Chief Newsham To Resign, Take Job in Prince William County

By Sanjana Nayak December 4, 2020

After 31 years at the Metropolitan Police Department, Peter Newsham has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as police chief.  Newsham was sworn in as police chief in January...

Bowser, Council Propose Expanded Sexual Assault Survivor Resources

By Montana Boone April 27, 2017

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) plans to expand the pool of confidential advocates for survivors of sexual assault, codify the duties of the District’s Sexual Assault Response Team and clarify...

Civil Rights Groups Oppose Police Chief Appointment

By Emma Kotfica March 9, 2017

Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham’s appointment to head the department has sparked opposition from civil rights groups for his performance during his tenure as interim...

MPD, DCPS Launches Academy

By Marina Pitofsky September 23, 2016

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced the launch of the Anacostia Public Safety Academy, an institution aimed at helping District of Columbia Public Schools high school students pursue a career in criminal...

MPD Assistant Chief Steps Up as Chief Departs

By Simon Carroll September 2, 2016

Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Peter Newsham will begin his term as interim chief of the MPD on Sept. 17 following the retirement of Chief Cathy Lanier, as announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser...

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