National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
A new study indicates that the presence of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. has had no measurable impact on reducing violent crime. Despite these findings, federal authorities plan to double the number of troops deployed to the city.
Why it matters
The report questions the efficacy of using military personnel for domestic law enforcement and highlights a potential disconnect between policy and outcomes.
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.
The article presents study findings and government actions neutrally without editorializing.
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