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DC Police Reform Related Docs

Published stories, from pre-Home Rule DC, on police and related issues

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DC and Police, Immigration, Schools, etc.

some resources specific to DC

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Redefining Safety: in DC and beyond

DC BLM, Harriet’s Wildest Dreams, DC Justice Lab and more

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Special Police and “Community Security”

a few links re: private policing and congregational security

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