EO 14339
Additional Measures To Address the Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia
Law EnforcementNational SecurityGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to take additional measures to address crime in Washington, D.C., following a previously declared crime emergency. The order authorizes hiring additional law enforcement personnel, establishing specialized units, and coordinating multi-agency efforts to improve public safety in the nation's capital.
Key Points
- 1Directs the National Park Service to hire additional U.S. Park Police in D.C. to enforce applicable laws and maintain public safety
- 2Requires the U.S. Attorney for D.C. to hire additional prosecutors focused on violent and property crimes
- 3Establishes an online portal for law enforcement professionals to apply to federal law enforcement positions and creates specialized units within multiple agencies dedicated to D.C. public safety
- 4Instructs the Secretary of Defense to create and train a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard for public safety and order, and to ensure state National Guard units are resourced and available for rapid deployment in civil disturbances
- 5Directs HUD to investigate non-compliance with crime-prevention requirements in D.C. housing agreements and refer findings to law enforcement
- 6Requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct inspections of federally-funded transit services in D.C. to address safety concerns for transit workers
- 7Directs the Attorney General to review Metropolitan Police Department General Orders and request updates from the D.C. Mayor to address the crime emergency
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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