By Southwester Staff Twenty-five years ago, Colin Hall began his first assignment with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in the First District, which includes Southwest. Last year, he returned to the First District, taking on the role of Commander in July 2023. As Commander Hall marks his one-year anniversary in the […]
Public Safety Forum in SW DC — It Takes a Village
Courtesy of Perry Klein On June 24, 2024, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly hosted a forum at Arena Stage entitled “Public Safety Forum in SW DC – It Takes a Village.” The participants highlighted the strong coordination between the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and community organizations, but agreed that more can […]
Carron Baptist Church, Metropolitan Police Department’s 1st District Partner to Serve Southwest Community
Photos courtesy of Rene Anderson, Carron Baptist Church By Southwester Staff Carron Baptist Church and the Metropolitan Police Department’s 1st District are working together to serve the residents of the Southwest community in the areas of Spiritual Growth, Trust and Safety. On October 6, Pastor Peter Spann of Carron Baptist […]
Virginia Resident Killed by Off-Duty Police Officer at the Wharf
By Southwester Staff The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on July 16, a busy Saturday night, amidst the bars and restaurants at the center of the Wharf. According to MPD, shortly after 9:00 p.m., two off-duty officers encountered Lazarus Wilson, 23, of Dumfries, […]
Public Safety Sparks Community Concern, Calls for Coordinated Response
By Melissa Silverman On February 28, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly hosted a community meeting with the District’s top public safety leaders, who fielded a wide range of questions on topics from gun violence to opioid abuse and property crime. The forum was opened by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and […]
PSA 105 Meeting Notes
The January PSA meeting took place on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Lt. Darnel Robinson (Darnel.Robinson@dc.gov) and Officer Charles (CJ) Smith represented the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) at the meeting. Eleven community members were in attendance. Update on Neighborhood Criminal Activity Lt. Robinson started the meeting by talking about his diverse 13 years […]
National Night Out
Approximately 200 community residents, law enforcement agents, and civilians enjoyed a spirited National Night Out (NNO) on the Southwest Waterfront with the Titanic statue looming in the foreground. Now in its 31st year, the annual event occurs the first Tuesday in August and is sponsored by the National Association of […]