Washington DC Council Chair Denies Capital Is Facing a Crime Crisis

The chairman of the District of Columbia Council told Congress on March 29 that the city is not in the midst of a crime crisis.
“With regard to crime, yes, there is considerable concern. But while perception is important, the reality is less concerning. Let me be clear: People should feel safe and it is a problem that many residents of the district don’t,” Phil Mendelson, chairman of the Council, testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
“I know this belies the common belief—and when it comes to crime, how people feel is important—but there is not a crime crisis in Washington, D.C.,” he added….}