October 26, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 43
Dear Washingtonians,
My Administration is committed to building a safer, stronger DC. During our first two years in office, total crime in the District fell by nine percent, and this year, violent crime is down 24 percent. While we celebrate this progress, we also recognize that there is more work to be done and that it will not all be accomplished solely through law enforcement.
Washington, DC has the most dedicated and talented police force in the country, and we continue to create new programs and initiatives that will help us recruit and retain high-quality officers to serve our community. But building a safer, stronger, and healthier city requires the entire community's support.
This week, in addition to announcing new technology that residents can use to better help each other during cardiac emergencies, I was proud to celebrate the opening of our new Safer Stronger DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Through this new office, we are taking a public health approach to violence prevention. By collaborating across multiple agencies, the Safer Stronger DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will remove barriers to opportunity, directly engage some of our hardest to reach and most at-risk residents, and de-escalate feuds before they turn violent.
By working together, we will continue connecting more Washingtonians to the services they need to thrive. Thank you for supporting this important work.
Sincerely,
This week, Mayor Bowser is traveling to Paris to present the final bid
to bring the Gay Games to Washington, DC in 2022. Support Washington, DC's bid on social media using #inspireDC and help us show the Federation
of Gay Games that Washington, DC is the best location for the Gay Games XI.
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It's Halloween season and the DC Department
of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to “Spook the District”! Beginning on Friday, October 27, DPR will host 27
different fun, safe, and “spooky” events for the entire family, including: the Lil Goblin Parade of toddlers, the infamous Fort Stanton Haunted
House, and the adult Halloween Bike Ride through Oxon Run Park.
Go to dpr.events
to find a “spooky” event near you and join us as we #SpookTheDistrict.
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On Saturday, November 4, Mayor Bowser and the DC Commission on Women will host their first annual Women’s Leadership Conference. In addition to a series of speakers, the event will feature a variety of breakout sessions on civic engagement and running for office. The goal of the conference is to empower more women to think creatively about how they can continue to #BeTheMovement in their communities.
Learn more about the breakout sessions and RSVP HERE.
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Earlier this month, the Bowser Administration announced that the District has expanded the list of items that residents can recycle. In addition to paper, plastic, metal, cartons, and glass, residents can now also recycle pizza boxes, paper and plastic plates, cups, lids, and to-go containers, plastic produce and deli/bakery containers, and trays.
Learn more at zerowaste.dc.gov.
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This week’s District
Minute features stories about the new Uber Greenlight Hub in Ward 7, the newly modernized American Job Center, and the 17th Street High Heel Race.
The
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency
for Washington, DC. MPD's mission is to protect DC's residents and
visitors through high-quality community policing, state-of the-art
information technology, and a commitment to innovation.
MPD
has an opening for a Criminal History Specialist. This position is responsible for the classification, research, and comparison of fingerprints as well as the maintenance of fingerprint files. All details regarding this
vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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