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National Guard in D.C. One Year In | Washington DC News
A year after federal law enforcement surged into D.C. with over 4,000 National Guard troops, results are mixed but mostly positive: crime overall down 19%, fewer homicides and robberies, and residents reporting feeling safer—thanks to rapid response, community presence, and lifesaving aid. Though assaults with weapons rose, Guard members helped witnesses stay longer, provided emergency medical care—including tourniquets and gunshot wound assistance—and reunited 47 kids with families while responding to 400+ overdoses. They’re not arresting, but actively supporting local police and federal…
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