DC National Guard surge didn’t reduce violent crime: Research
Summary
A new study says that having National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. for almost 10 months did not lower violent crime rates in the city. However, the presence of the Guard did reduce some types of crime, such as opportunistic property crimes, which went down by 24 percent.Key Facts
- National Guard troops were deployed in Washington, D.C. for nearly 10 months.
- The deployment did not lead to a decrease in violent crime.
- Some types of crime, like opportunistic property crimes, fell by 24 percent during this time.
- The study was conducted by the Niskanen Center, a policy research organization in Washington.
- Opportunistic property crimes involve crimes of chance, such as theft when an opportunity arises.
- The research suggests the Guard’s presence had limited impact on serious crimes.
- The report focuses on crime trends during the Guard’s deployment period.
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