D.C. Council members are hearing from members of the public and law enforcement on the effectiveness of last summer’s youth curfew zones and whether they should be put…
Read more DC leaders consider reestablishing youth curfew zones permanently – WTOP NewsD.C. promised more transparency from the agency that handles 911 calls and nonemergency communications. But a recent rule change may be doing the opposite. After receiving criticism over…
Read more ‘People’s lives are on the line’: DC 911 reporting change sparks alarm – WTOP NewsD.C. Council member Brooke Pinto told WTOP Monday she has entered the race to become the city’s next congressional representative. Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto tells WTOP…
Read more DC Council’s Brooke Pinto running for Del. Norton’s congressional seat – WTOP NewsOfficials said Verizon, one of the biggest cellphone carriers, would keep hanging up on 911 when someone is calling for help in D.C. Last month alone, more than…
Read more Can you hear me now? DC trying to figure out why this carrier kept dropping 911 calls – WTOP NewsMore pressure is being put on D.C.’s troubled 911 call center, which has been plagued by errors and questions about whether the public is able to get timely…
Read more New pressure put on DC’s troubled 911 call center by Council member Pinto – WTOP NewsThe D.C. Council is set to vote Tuesday on anti-crime legislation that will toughen city laws against crimes such as carjackings, retail theft and drug dealing. In response…
Read more DC Council approves sweeping anti-crime bill – WTOP News
