The Jimmy Dore Show DC Police Have Been LYING About Drop In Violent Crime!
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Aug 15, 2025 
Kurt Metzger, a sharp-witted comedian and actor, joins to dissect the dubious claims of declining violent crime in D.C., highlighting the troubling rise in murder rates despite officials' reports. They dive into allegations of police manipulation of crime statistics to create a misleading sense of safety, questioning resource allocation towards housing and mental health instead of incarceration. The discussion also touches on the troubling political landscape, including Trump's influence on policing and broader implications for urban safety and national debt.
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Conflicting DC Crime Statistics
- Jimmy Dore and Kurt Metzger highlight conflicting DC stats: murder up while violent crime reported down.
- They suggest official classifications may be manipulated to show overall declines.
Union Alleges Reclassification Scheme
- NBC4's report relays union claims that supervisors reclassified shootings and carjackings as lesser offenses.
- Union leader Greg Pemberton says command staff directed officers to downgrade reports to keep violent-crime numbers low.
Don't Trust Citywide Crime Headlines
- Recognize that citywide declines in statistics may not reflect individual experiences like carjackings.
- Don't rely solely on headline percentages when assessing public safety in your neighborhood.
