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Statement from U.S. Attorney’s Office on Passage of Secure DC

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia

            The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia applauds the Council’s passage of the Secure DC legislative package. The provisions in this bill will provide crucial tools to police and to prosecutors as we collectively work together to hold those who commit crimes in our community accountable. And we are particularly grateful that the Council listened to our arguments related to DNA collection and developed a compromise position that allows for the earlier collection of DNA. This  provision will both help solve violent crimes and prevent future crimes by removing these dangerous people from our community.

Updated March 6, 2024
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USAO - District of Columbia
Press Release Number: 24-213

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