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NEWS: Chairman on WMAL March 11, 2022

Listen to the Chairman speak on issues facing the Police Union on WMAL from March 11, 2022

NEWS: Chairman on WMAL February 4, 2022

​Listen to the Chairman speak on issues facing the Police Union on WMAL from February 4, 2022

NEWS: Chairman on WMAL January 18, 2022

​Listen to the Chairman speak on issues facing the Police Union on WMAL from January 18, 2022

NEWS: D.C. records 200th homicide of the year, a mark not seen since 2003

The D.C. police union attributes the crime spike to changes in policing born out of the 2020 summer of social unrest — which resulted in smaller departments and budgets — and new rules activists say are aimed at curbing police abuse but that critics say impede fighting crime. Activists reject linking crime increases to police reforms. There are nearly 200 fewer D.C. officers this year than last year, according to the department, the lowest in two decades. The union says more than half of the 417 members who left since the council-imposed measures in June 2020 resigned before being eligible for retirement. “This means over 225 police officers turned in their badge and walked away,” union chairman Greggory Pemberton said in a statement. According to Pemberton, many say they are frustrated over what they cite as restrictions in making arrests and other enforcement actions. “The Council’s continued desire to reduce the size and funding of the police department hangs like a dark cloud of our city,” he said.

NEWS: The Vince Coglianese Show - Gregg Pemberton - 07.12.21

DC Police Union Chairman discusses violent crime in DC and what can be done to stop it.

NEWS: Cops have been attacked, demonized by city councils in major cities: DC Police Union Chairman

Cops have been attacked, demonized by city councils in major cities: DC Police Union chair Jul. 29, 2021 - 5:08 - DC Police Union chairman Gregg Pemberton argues misguided legislation on law enforcement has resulted in more officers retiring nationwide

NEWS: D.C. POLICE UNION CHAIRMAN ON POLICING IN AMERICA

DC Police Union Chairman discusses crime in America

NEWS: DC Police Union Chair: We’re not allowed to do our jobs

Jul. 23, 2021 - Washington D.C. Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton discusses rise of brazen crime on ‘The Story’

NEWS: DC Police union says officers were injured while delayed from putting on riot gear

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — The DC Police Union complaint officials delayed allowing officers handling the disturbance at the 4th district station this week to change into riot gear and it resulted in injuries to officers that might have been prevented. Violent demonstrations break out over the death of Karon Hylton. His family and friends went to the 4th District station on Wednesday in a protest that dissolved into protesters breaking windows and throwing object at police. The following night a similar scene with fireworks shot at officers and over the two nights nearly 20 officers taken to hospitals. Police release video of chase, collision in moped incident that left DC man dead (GRAPHIC) The union blames the Policing Reform Bill the DC Council passed last summer with provisions discouraging the wearing of riot gear at demonstrations. As about the controversy, MPD Chief Peter Newsham seemed unaware of the complaints about a delay, but added, “Don’t for one moment think that that equipment is 100% protection against being hit with a brick. You can still be seriously injured and that’s why I urge people to be peaceful.”

NEWS: DC Police Union Chairman on WMAL discussing riots, injuried officers, and protective gear policies

Listen to Chairman Pemberton discuss injured officers and the delays in authorizing the use of protective gear and helmets on the scene of violent unrest.