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In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, rioters try to break through a police barrier at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

D.C. police defend response to protest before Capitol riot

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Jeffrey Smith: Second police officer commits suicide after Capitol riot

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 17, 2020, file photo, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference in Washington. Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. "We're all sick of the heinous crimes in our city," said Bowser. (Shawn Thew/Pool via AP, File) **FILE**

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, warns feds about ‘unidentifiable personnel’ at pro-Trump rallies

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

In this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake speaks at a news conference, in Nashville, Tenn. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, Drake said his officers properly handled a visit to the home of the Nashville bomber more than a year before they say he detonated an explosives-laden RV on Christmas Day in the city's downtown. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Nashville bombing: Police chief defends handling of earlier tips about Anthony Quinn Warner

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Robert J. Contee III, shown here, will serve as the new acting chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Dec. 22, 2020. (Photo courtesy the Metropolitan Police Department)

D.C. mayor names Robert Contee as new acting police chief

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Thousands of Trump supporters gathered in downtown Washington, D.C. for rallies on Saturday, Dec. 12 2020. (Emily Zantow/The Washington Times)

Pro-Trump rallies draw thousands to D.C.

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham speaks during a news conference in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Peter Newsham replacement should focus on racism, D.C. lawmakers say

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

This image from video released by the Metropolitan Police Department, shows body cam video during a foot pursuit with Deon Kay, center, in Washington, on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2020. Police in the nation’s capital released body camera footage from the officer who fatally shot the Black 18-year-old in the chest. (Metropolitan Police Department via AP) ** FILE **

No federal charges for D.C. police officer who fatally shot Deon Kay

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

A supporter of President Donald Trump, third from left in white hat, argues with counter-protestors after pro-Trump marches were held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

D.C. police chief: ‘Worst’ of weekend protests was ‘physical disputes over an election’

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, left, next to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham, calls on a reporter, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington, during a news conference. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

D.C. police prepare for protests over election

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Police car lights. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Protesters damage D.C. police station

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham, right, accompanied by District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, speaks during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, June 15, 2017, about the May 16, 2017, altercation outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington during the visit of the Turkish president. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Washington, D.C., police fatally shoot young Black man

By Ashraf Khalil - Associated Press

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Washington, where it was announced that District of Columbia public schools will be all virtual through Nov. 6. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

DC releases police footage from 2018 deaths of 3 Black men

By ASHRAF KHALIL - Associated Press

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, accompanied by DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, right, speaks at a news conference on city updates in response to the coronavirus at the University of the District of Columbia Community College, Friday, March 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

D.C. Council gives first approval to $16.7 billion budget that cuts police funding

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

11 officers hurt breaking up unlicensed London music event

Associated Press

Witnesses at Monday's Justice and Public Safety Committee hearing want D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's revised fiscal 2021 budget, which includes a 3.3% increase for police, to be rejected. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

D.C. Council gets earful with calls from residents to defund police

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

In this image provided by the Executive Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser stands on the rooftop of the Hay Adams Hotel near the White House and looks out at the words 'Black Lives Matter' that have been painted in bright yellow letters on the street by city workers and activists, Friday, June 5, 2020, in Washington. (Executive Office of the Mayor/Khalid Naji-Allah via AP) ** FILE **

Muriel Bowser, Police Union take issue with D.C. emergency police reforms

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Attorney General William Barr, center, stands in Lafayette Park across from the White House as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DC officials push back on aggressive response to protests

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MATTHEW BARAKAT - Associated Press

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Washington. Bowser announced the start of the Phase 1 response to the coronavirus in Washington is to begin Friday, May 29. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Bowser responds to the president’s tweets about D.C. protests

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Bullet holes are visible on a column behind a statue of Cuban independence hero José Martí as Secret Service officers investigate after police say a person with an assault rifle opened fire at the Cuban Embassy, Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Washington. Officers found the suspect with an assault rifle and took the person into custody without incident, police said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Police: Shooting at Cuban Embassy is ‘suspected hate crime’

By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press