{"id":2037713,"date":"2023-09-19T17:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-police-advice-lawmakers-to-avoid-wearing-jewelry-keep-phone-calls-brief-amid-rising-crime-in-capital\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T17:11:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:11:30","slug":"washington-police-advice-lawmakers-to-avoid-wearing-jewelry-keep-phone-calls-brief-amid-rising-crime-in-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-police-advice-lawmakers-to-avoid-wearing-jewelry-keep-phone-calls-brief-amid-rising-crime-in-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington police advise lawmakers to avoid jewelry, keep phone calls short due to increasing crime in the capital."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwashington-police-advice-lawmakers-to-avoid-wearing-jewelry-keep-phone-calls-brief-amid-rising-crime-in-capital%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2037713&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Crime in \u200cWashington, D.C.: A Growing Concern<\/h2>\n<p>Crime in Washington, D.C.\u200c has become\u2063 a major issue, prompting a special session for lawmakers\u2062 to address the rising crime rates. In an informal safety meeting \u2062held at the \u200dU.S. \u200bCapitol\u2019s Longworth Building, attendees were\u2062 briefed on how to \u200dprotect themselves in the face of \u200cincreasing criminal activity.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted\u2062 by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), the chairman of the House Administration Committee, the meeting involved representatives from\u200b Capitol Police and the union for the District\u2019s Metropolitan Police. Officers advised attendees to avoid wearing jewelry on public \u2063transportation\u2063 and to \u2064keep phone calls brief while walking to\u200b minimize\u2064 distractions.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting-5491680\">Hundreds Frustrated by Rising Crime in California\u200c City Excluded From &#8216;Community Safety&#8217; Meeting<\/a> \u2063 &#8211; 9\/14\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/nypd-overtime-cut-despite-crime-spike-amid-staggering-cost-of-illegal-immigration-crisis-5489609\">NYPD Overtime Cut Despite Crime Spike\u2064 Amid &#8216;Staggering&#8217; Cost of Illegal Immigration Crisis<\/a> &#8211; 9\/11\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to data from the\u200b Metropolitan Police Department of\u200d the District of Columbia (MPD), \u2063violent crime rates have risen by 38 percent compared to the\u2062 same period last year. Robbery, \u2063homicide, motor vehicle theft, theft, \u200band property crime have \u200call seen significant increases.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers and government staffers have not been immune to these crimes. Rep. Angie\u200d Craig\u200c (D-Minn.) was assaulted in her apartment \u200bby a criminal with prior\u200b convictions,\u2063 and a staffer for \u200cSen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was attacked by\u200b a recently released prisoner. Multiple staffers shared their own experiences of being mugged during\u200d the \u200cbriefing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cThese are \u2063real men and women who work \u200bon Capitol Hill, who\u2064 visit Capitol Hill, who are directly impacted by the rising\u200c crime that we\u2019ve seen,\u201d said Rep. Steil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Democrat\u2019s Soft Crime Policies<\/h2>\n<p>The increase in crime in\u200d Washington can be attributed \u200dto the Democratic push \u200dto ease laws against criminals. The Revised Criminal Code \u2063Act \u200b(RCC), which lessened penalties for \u2064violent crimes like carjacking and home burglaries, was passed by the D.C. Council. Despite being vetoed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Council overruled\u2062 the veto.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Senate approved\u200c a House-passed bill to overturn the RCC, with Minority \u200bLeader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) \u200cblaming the rise\u2063 in crime on the left\u2019s anti-police rhetoric. President Biden signed the bill into law, \u200boverriding the RCC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cIt shows \u200cyou how disconnected the policymakers of the city of Washington,\u200b D.C.,\u200c are from the reality \u2063on the ground,\u201d remarked Rep. Steil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Carjackings on \u200dthe Rise<\/h2>\n<p>Carjacking has become a major issue in Washington, with an alarming number of incidents reported. The House \u2062Administration Committee GOP revealed that\u200c there have been 702 carjackings in the capital\u2062 this\u200c year, averaging 20-25 stolen cars per day.<\/p>\n<p>During the briefing, police advised drivers\u200d to leave space between their \u200dcar and\u2062 the vehicle in front of them at stoplights to have a better chance of\u2063 escaping potential carjackers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s so \u200cconcerning \u2026 to think\u200b in a city of just over 500,000 people that 5,000\u2062 cars have\u2064 been stolen already this year,\u201d \u200dexpressed Rep. Steil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rise in crime in Washington \u2062has forced the Capitol police to divert their attention \u200cfrom guarding the Capitol to addressing\u2063 street\u200c crimes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s no sign that this\u2063 crime is slowing down. If you want \u200cto know what happens in our\u2063 nation&#8217;s\u2062 largest cities under\u200d complete Democratic control, look no further than your nation&#8217;s\u200b capital, crime is spiking,\u201d concluded Rep. Steil.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some contributing factors to the rise in crime rates\u2062 across cities \u200din the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Our city,\u2063 who\u2063 \u200clive in our neighborhoods. And \u200bthey\u2062 are scared. They are\u2063 scared for their safety and the safety of their families,\u201d said Rep. Steil\u2061 during\u2060 the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rise in \u200dcrime rates\u2062 is\u2064 not limited to Washington, D.C.\u200c alone.\u2063 Cities across the United States are grappling with similar issues. From Los Angeles to New York City, crime rates have surged\u2063 in recent years\u2064, leaving citizens concerned and demanding action from their elected officials.\u2063<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2063 a \u200breport \u200cby the \u200cFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), property crime rates, including burglary and theft, have increased \u200dby 8 percent \u2062nationally. Additionally, violent\u2064 crime, such as murder and assault, has increased by 5 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Several factors contribute \u200dto\u200b the rise in crime rates. Poverty, \u2062unemployment,\u2062 drug addiction, and a \u200bdivided society all\u200c play a role\u2063. The ongoing \u200cpandemic has further exacerbated these issues, leading to increased desperation and economic hardship for many individuals. Furthermore, a strained relationship between \u2062law enforcement and communities has hindered effective crime prevention and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>To combat the \u200cgrowing\u2063 concern \u200bof crime in Washington, D.C.\u200c, and \u2063across the country, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-orders-l-a-to-offer-housing-to-homeless-population-on-skid-row-says-city-and-county-created-a-legacy-of-entrenched-structural-racism\/\" title=\"Judge Orders L.A. To Offer Housing To Homeless Population On Skid Row, Says City And County \u2018Created A Legacy Of Entrenched Structural Racism\u2019\">multi-faceted approach<\/a> is needed. First, there must\u200c be a focus on addressing the root causes\u200c of\u200b crime. \u200bThis includes creating economic opportunities, improving access to education and healthcare,\u200b and providing support for those struggling with addiction\u2064 and mental health \u200bissues.<\/p>\n<p>Second, there \u200cshould be an emphasis on community-police partnerships. Building trust and cooperation between\u200c law enforcement agencies and the communities\u200d they serve is crucial for effective crime prevention.\u200b This can be achieved \u2063through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/group-that-allegedly-committed-10-armed-robberies-in-30-minutes-caught-on-camera-its-very-shocking\/\" title=\"10 armed robberies in 30 minutes caught on camera by alleged group, shocking.\">community outreach programs<\/a>, increased\u200c transparency, \u200dand accountability measures for law enforcement officers.<\/p>\n<p>Third, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-cawthorn-criticizes-dems-push-for-gun-control\/\" title=\"Rep. Cawthorn criticizes Dems push for gun control\">stricter gun control laws<\/a> and regulations are necessary\u2063 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-announce-executive-action-on-guns-thursday-plans-to-outlaw-ghost-guns\/\" title=\"Biden To Announce Executive Action On Guns Thursday, Plans To Outlaw \u2018Ghost Guns\u2019\">curb gun violence<\/a>. Easy access to firearms contributes significantly to the high rates of \u200dviolent crime. Implementing\u2062 comprehensive background \u2062checks, banning assault weapons, and investing in mental health initiatives can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-police-advice-lawmakers-to-avoid-wearing-jewelry-keep-phone-calls-brief-amid-rising-crime-in-capital\/\" title=\"Washington police advise lawmakers to avoid jewelry, keep phone calls short due to increasing crime in the capital.\">reduce gun-related crimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, there needs to be a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration for individuals who have been involved in criminal activities. Providing support, job training, and educational opportunities can give \u2062these individuals a chance to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that lawmakers at both the federal and local levels take immediate action to address the growing concern of crime. The safety and security of our communities should be a\u200c top priority, and it is the\u2064 responsibility of \u2064our elected\u2063 officials to enact policies\u2063 and allocate resources to ensure the well-being of all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The recent safety meeting at the U.S.\u200c Capitol serves as a reminder that crime can impact anyone, regardless of their \u200dsocioeconomic status. It is crucial that we come together \u2062as a society to \u200baddress this issue and\u2063 work towards\u200d creating safer communities for all.<\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u201d By implementing\u2064 proactive\u200b measures and addressing the underlying causes of crime, we can hope to see a significant reduction in crime rates and a \u200bsafer, more secure future for\u2064 all.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crime in Washington, D.C. is a pressing concern. To address this, police organized a special session for lawmakers to discuss self-protection. An informal safety meeting took place in the U.S. Capitol\u2019s Longworth Building, where attendees were briefed on dealing with the city&#8217;s increasing crime rates. Valuable advice was given to lawmakers and staffers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":2037714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2037713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2037713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037713\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2037714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2037713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2037713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2037713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}