The Justice Department is currently conducting an investigation into whether officials at the D.C. police department manipulated crime statistics. This inquiry comes amid claims from former President Trump regarding the potential falsification of crime data by police to present a more favorable view of safety in the capital. Multiple reports have surfaced, suggesting that some police leaders may have downplayed violent crime statistics. This investigation follows a broader critique of crime reporting practices in Washington, D.C., highlighting concerns over misleading data and its implications for public safety perceptions.