The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice is dedicated to maintaining the safety and well-being of the residents of the District of Columbia.

Washington, DC
A shout out to the Multiagency Public Safety Taskforce for their work in Anacostia this week.
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Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah retweeted
[AlertDC] The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 11:55AM. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…
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Today, our DYRS team trained with the Elders Council on engaging youth and families, highlighting parents as key partners. We discussed strategies for transparency and accountability to ensure every family feels heard. #DYRS #EldersCouncil #YouthEngagement #FamilySupport
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[AlertDC] The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 5PM. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…
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FYI: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, through Friday, September 25, 2026, a special event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in the District of Columbia View the link for details, parking restrictions & street closures: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traffic-…
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Rain or shine, Safe Passage Ambassadors and Supervisors are on their routes ensuring students get to and from school safely. Their commitment never wavers, even in tough weather. A huge thanks for being there for our students! ☔️
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Heading to one of the District's exciting weekend events? Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of the ordinary, tell event staff or call 9-1-1. Learn more and report suspicious activity online: iwatch.dc.gov If you see something, say something.
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MPD is advising the public of extensive road closures and parking restrictions related to multiple events across the District this weekend. Plan ahead and use public transit to get around more easily. #TrafficAdvisory #DCFB Upcoming Events: mpdc.dc.gov/newsroom?field_d…
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Fall is just around the corner, that means it’s time for the H Street Festival! Keep this reminder from @DCPoliceTraffic in mind for Saturday.
FYI: Saturday, September 19, 2026, the H Street Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traffic-…
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Heads up, DC! 🏃‍♂️🚧 The DC Half Marathon is rolling through the District this Sunday, September 20. Expect road closures and plan ahead so you don’t run your own marathon trying to get around. Stay safe, stay patient, and cheer on the runners! 🥇 Read more: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traffic-…
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Deputy Director Washington delivered remarks on behalf of OVSJG at @cflsdc Rooted in Community event! He highlighted the importance of strong collaboration with community based organizations and the meaningful impact these partnerships have on the communities they serve.
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Deputy Mayor Appiah recently participated in a video marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of @DC_SAFE, a vital partner in our community’s response to domestic violence. @DC_SAFE is committed to survivor-defined advocacy and we thank them for their work.
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This morning, the public safety and justice cluster joined the 20 mile @dcbikeride including @dcfireems Chief John Donnelly, @DCHumanRights Director Elizabeth Fox-Solomon, @DC_HSEMA Director Clint Osborn, and @DCGuard1802 Director of Operations Marcus Hunt.
The past decade of bikes in DC: 1. Capital Bikeshare stations doubled 2. +60 miles of bike lanes since 2015 3. All DCPS 2nd graders learn how to ride a bike ‌And, as of today, 10 years of the DC Bike Ride! It was great to come together and celebrate DC as a bike city.
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So many great things to do this weekend in DC including the @NoMaBID pop-up sports experience! DMPSJ is proud to help fund this project for the neighborhood. 📍First & N Street, NE 🗓️ 9/12 and 9/13 ⏰ 12pm - 4pm
“NoMa Courtside is all about creating a welcoming, active space where the community can play, compete and connect.” - Very cool, more about it: popville.com/2026/09/new-cou…
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Honor and pride, standing side‑by‑side. #WATCH Monumental Sports Network hosted MPD and @DCFireEMS for the Hometown Heroes Luncheon, marking 25 years since 9/11. Thanks to The @WashMystics and @WashWizard for supporting our first responders. #WeWillNeverForget
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This week at PSJ ✅ DMPSJ Multigagency taskforce held a walk in the Columbia heights area ✅ DM Appiah joined @MayorBowser for the 25th Anniverssary ceremony of 9/11 ✅ @WashMystics & @WashWizards hosted members of @DCPoliceDept & @dcfireems at the annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon
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On this 25th anniversary of September 11, MPD remembers the fallen and honors the bravery that continues to inspire us. Hear their stories here: piped.video/mM9HECGOq24
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We gathered this morning to recognize the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on our nation. No one knew in those moments who the targets were, but we knew it was our freedom and our democracy under attack. Twenty five years later, we still remember the lives of all those Washingtonians we lost, including six members of our DCPS community—3 students and 3 educators. We still and will always remember, reflect, and pray for the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
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Today is an important day to recognize the extreme professionalism, bravery, courage, and preparedness of the first responders who serve us all in Washington, DC. In the 25 years since 9/11, our first responders have shown up for many major events. Many of which, most people will never hear about. It remains our duty to make sure that our funding, systems of support, and methods of training remain strong for those first responders. And to make sure that we honor DC’s Bravest by honoring our commitments.
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25 years later, we remember September 11 and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call. Today, we honor the brave men and women of @dcfireems who continue to serve and protect our community. We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
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