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Coverage dated May 5, 2026

DC police officers placed on leave after data probe

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Thirteen DC police members were placed on leave after an internal probe into alleged crime data manipulation drew scrutiny from Trump and Congress

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  1. Blaze Media

    13 DC police officials placed on leave, pending termination amid crime stat manipulation scandal (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Police department leadership has been accused of manipulating stats to make crime appear lower.

  2. WMUR

    DC police officers placed on leave after data probe (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Thirteen DC police members were placed on leave after an internal probe into alleged crime data manipulation drew scrutiny from Trump and Congress

  3. CNN

    13 DC police officers placed on leave following probe into allegedly manipulated crime stats (opens CNN)

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    Thirteen members of Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department have been placed on administrative leave and face possible termination following an internal investigation into allegations that crime data was manipulated to make the city appear safer.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    13 DC police officers on leave amid shake-up over data manipulation claims (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Thirteen D.C. police officers have been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged manipulation of crime data, according to officials.

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