Posts tagged Mpd
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I live with PTSD in DC. The city both helped and endangered me.
Housing, good transit, and kind neighbors helped Dave Murphy weather mental health struggles, but the District’s default crisis response actually made matters worse. Keep reading…
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Here’s how a DC newspaper covered traffic safety just before World War II
The defunct Washington Evening Star ran a series of punchy, illustrated columns called “Why Must They Die?” Keep reading…
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What a crash reveals about the role of police in traffic enforcement
In theory, police officers exist to dissuade people from engaging in bad behavior. So what happens when police officers engage in the bad behavior they’re said to be preventing? And what does that mean in a time when many residents are calling for a better way to provide traffic enforcement, that keeps all people safe? Keep reading…
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Video shows DC police taking over a Metrobus last week during the Capitol riot
In case we needed another reminder of how much Wednesday’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol has affected locals, a video captured on January 6 shows Metropolitan Police seemingly using a Metrobus to travel toward the Capitol. Keep reading…
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Driving badly in DC? You might get a warning text.
If you’re a driver piling up traffic tickets, some researchers believe that you’re at a higher risk of being involved in a serious crash. But if those traffic violations happened in DC, you might get a warning first. Keep reading…
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Here’s how a DC newspaper covered traffic safety just before World War II
The defunct Washington Evening Star ran a series of punchy, illustrated columns called “Why Must They Die?” Keep reading…
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Illegal dumping is a big problem in our region. Here’s how local jurisdictions are tackling it.
Tires, construction debris, furniture—these are among the many things people illegally dump in alleys, roadsides, and other secluded areas all over the Washington region. Local governmental agencies are working together to stop the dumping, and ultimately to curb the environmental damage it causes. Keep reading…
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Here’s what happens when your bicycle is stolen
People are more likely to feel that bicycling is a safe, effective means of getting around when stolen bicycles are recovered and abandoned bikes are removed. This also makes stealing bicycles less attractive. In DC, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and Department of Public Works (DPW) are the agencies that work together to provide these services. Keep reading…
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‘MPD WILL NOT APPROVE’ a parklet for Park(ing) Day, says permit reviewer who didn’t get the memo
Park(ing) Day in DC is Friday. Last year, 34 mini-parks sprouted up during the day in street parking spaces from Tenleytown to the Navy Yard. DC has officially embraced this, but one permit reviewer for the Metropolitan Police Department apparently didn't get the memo. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nothing new in Alexandria
No new single-family detached homes; MoCo needs lots more rentals; Bowser meeting with Trump today; Can you hear me (in Metro) now?; Questionable bike ticketing; Arlington will likely make car2go official; Facebook giveth; Is safe, affordable housing for artists possible?. Keep reading…