In a bold and controversial move, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered ongoing coordination between local police and federal law enforcement, extending efforts to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This decision comes as Bowser faces criticism for her collaboration with the Trump administration, prompting opinions that range from seeing her as strategic to caving under pressure. The mayor has announced a 13% pay raise for D.C. police and emphasized the need for more officers on the force as she aims for effective crime reduction. While some support her efforts to bolster public safety, others question the implications of extended federal intervention in the district, calling it a troubling sign of yielding to federal control. As the debate continues, Bowser asserts that her order does not prolong the presidential emergency, though the future of federal policing in D.C. remains uncertain.