The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to announce the six identified focus areas this summer in the 2020 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative (SCI). These areas include:
- Columbia Heights (PSAs 302/304)
- Benning Road/Rosedale/Langston-Carver (PSA 507)
- Fort Dupont/Minnesota Avenue (PSA 603)
- Benning Ridge/Marshall Heights (PSA 604)
- East Congress (PSA 704/705)
- Washington Highlands (PSA 706/708)
The SCI runs from May 1 to August 31 each year where MPD focuses all available resources and utilizes the latest crime-fighting technology in an effort to eliminate violent crimes in specified areas.
Since 2010, MPD has selected five to six areas that have experienced a high density of violent crime, specifically homicides and other gun-related incidents as part of the SCI. Throughout the summer months, MPD works closely with partner agencies and organizations to assist in a coordinated effort. MPD is focusing resources on repeat violent offenders through intelligence, tactical operations, gun recovery, technology, and patrol enforcement.
For more information on MPD’s SCI please visit MPD’s website at: http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/summer-crime-prevention-initiative
Click here for a message from the 2020 SCI Captains and Chief Newsham: https://youtu.be/SSss3dE2gWk
