The Brief
- D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith is leaving her post amid a federal investigation into allegations of manipulated crime statistics.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser defended Smith, while Smith denied any wrongdoing and forcefully rejected accusations during an emotional farewell.
- Veteran MPD officer Jeffery Carroll will serve as interim chief as the federal investigation continues.
WASHINGTON – D.C.’s recently embattled police chief is leaving the District under a cloud of controversy — amid a federal investigation over crime statistics.
The District held an emotional walkout ceremony for D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith Friday morning as she said goodbye to a department she’d only been a part of for three years, the last two as chief.
“Car 1. 10-7. It’s been a pleasure to serve the District of Columbia,” said Smith. …