Police to Id Drivers in 5th District ; Rash of Killings Prompts D.C. To Crack Down
The Washington Times › June 05, 2008
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The Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday that it will take the drastic step of restricting access to some 5th District neighborhoods to curb the unchecked violence that has resulted in 14 killings in that area since April.
Under the Neighborhood Safety Zones program, motorists will be required to show identification and explain to police their reason for being in the area before entering designated two- to three- block zones that have experienced high crime.See the full content of this document
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Police to Id Drivers in 5th District ; Rash of Killings Prompts D.C. To Crack Down
Civil rights groups, lawmakers and residents fear the move is another step toward creating a police state in the District, but city officials said they have covered all the le...
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