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Chief Pamela Smith to remain in control of MPD

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian ...

Chief Smith: 'I have never seen a single government action that would cause a greater threat to law'

In a declaration as a part of the D.C. attorney general's lawsuit against the Trump administration, Police Chief Pamela Smith criticizes the federal takeover.
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MPD Chief Pamela Smith OKs Cooperation With Immigration Enforcement

An executive order issued Aug. 14 reverses a long-standing policy prohibiting local officers from assisting ICE agents.
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Ohio State Rep Speaks Out Against DC Police Chief: ‘Fraud of DEI’

Comments from Police Chief Pamela Smith have sparked conversation about DEI, including from Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams.
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DC’s DEI police chief stumped by what ‘chain of command’ means

The Washington, DC police chief's apparent bewilderment over a very simple question from a reporter could have a simple explanation.

A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

The White House says Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of Washington D.C.’s police department.
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D.C. Police Chief Rebukes Pam Bondi for “Dangerous Directive”

MPD head Pamela Smith warns that the Trump administration’s order would lead to operational chaos and put the lives of ...
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DC police allowing limited cooperation with ICE in new executive order

D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by ...

DC cops allowed to alert ICE about illegal immigrants during traffic stops in sanctuary city shift

DC Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an order giving cops the authority to notify Immigration and Customs ...