D.C. mayor's office says federal officials floated idea of taking over D.C. police
Federal officials floated the idea of taking control of local D.C. police, John Falcicchio, the mayor’s chief of staff, confirmed Tuesday.
The District of Columbia is a federal enclave governed by a mayor and the council, but the federal law granting self-governance allows the president to take control of local police officers in emergency situations.
Falcicchio said federal officials, including at the White House, inquired about their powers to take control of police. He said Mayor Muriel E. Boswer and other city officials objected and would mount a legal challenge if they attempt to do so.
“We believe we are firm in our understanding that what was presented yesterday would not be a prudent move,” he told reporters. “Although there were discussions yesterday, they still report to Mayor Bowser.”
Bowser said she would oppose such a move. “I would regard that as an affront to even our limited home rule and the safety of the District of Columbia,” Bowser said.
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