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Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

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Joe McClean, a lawyer, poses for a portrait in southeast Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13, 2025. McClean worries about the deployment of the National Guard and federal police, and believes it is unnecessary. (NPR)
Joe McClean, a lawyer, poses for a portrait in southeast Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13, 2025. McClean worries about the deployment of the National Guard and federal police, and believes it is unnecessary. (NPR)

This article was originally published on August 14, 2025.

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