The District's interim police chief, Ashan Benedict, said in May that he, too, has no interest in pursuing the Metropolitan Police Department's top job.
Cities' top cops call it quits as respect for police dwindles
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Benedict said the MPD will be deploying a “very, very robust" contingent of officers but didn't mention specific numbers.
D.C. promises a 'very, very robust' police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday
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