July 27, 1998
Keeping the Nation's Capital Safe
The crime situation in the nation's capital city has been improving statistically but remains far too violent. The culture of violence and death that is seen all too often across America continues to play out in our nation's capital. The Subcommittee hearing examined a D.C. Inspector General's report documenting the problems with the city's emergency 911 system and discussed grass roots efforts being implemented to fight crime at the neighborhood level in the District of Columbia. Chief of Police, Charles Ramsey, testified on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Department. Mr. James Foreman of the Orange Hats Patrol and Ms. Kirsten Oldenburg, editor of Crimemail (an online crime newsletter) testified about their local anti-crime efforts and the positive impact they have had on their communities. Chairman Brownback also honored Capitol Hill Police Officers Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson who gave their lives in the line of duty just three days prior to the hearing.
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