Let us be clear about what the law requires during a Presidential declared emergency: it requires the mayor of Washington, DC to provide the services of the Metropolitan Police Department for federal purposes at the request of the President.
Bowser clarifies the legal requirements for police services during a presidential emergency.
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We’re really not that long away from being governed by a control board.
Starting with the most recent elections, where we had just really a good turnout and great wins for Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia and New York City, the next 10 months are going to be different than the last 10 months.
What I’m focused on is the federal surge and how to make the most of the additional officer support that we have.
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