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Additional Measures to Address the Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia

President Donald Trump issued an order to address the crime emergency in the District of Columbia, following a previous declaration of a crime emergency. This action mandates the hiring of additional U.S. Park Police and prosecutors, and the establishment of a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard to ensure public safety. It also calls for the creation of an online portal for recruiting law enforcement personnel and directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to investigate compliance with safety requirements. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is instructed to conduct inspections of transit services, and the Attorney General is tasked with reviewing and recommending updates to the Metropolitan Police Department's General Orders.