Pirro ‘not surprised’ after DC officers placed on leave amid crime stats probe
Summary
More than twelve police officers in Washington, D.C., have been put on leave while officials investigate claims they altered crime numbers. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro expressed that she was not surprised by the investigation’s findings so far.Key Facts
- Over a dozen D.C. police officers were placed on leave this week.
- The officers are under investigation for possibly changing crime statistics.
- The investigation is internal, meaning it is being done within the police department or related agencies.
- U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, shared her views on the case publicly on Thursday.
- Pirro said she was not surprised by these developments.
- The investigation began in August, before the officers were suspended.
- Changing crime statistics means altering official numbers that report how often crimes happen.
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