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title: "Washington Public Safety"
url: https://www.herewashingtondc.com/public-safety-washington-dc/
date: 2026-06-22T16:12:21-04:00
modified: 2026-06-22T16:24:33-04:00
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site: "HERE Washington DC"
attribution: "HERE Washington DC"
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# Washington Public Safety

*Source: [HERE Washington DC](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/public-safety-washington-dc/) — June 22, 2026 by *

PUBLIC SAFETY
        
        
            
                                
                    [Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole a third time](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/manson-follower-krenwinkel-granted-parole-third-time/)
                
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                    [Texas carries out first US execution since failed Tenn. injection](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/texas-executes-man-first-since-failed-tennessee-injection/)
                
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                    [FBI says it stopped teen's ISIS-inspired Mall of America plot](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/fbi-stops-teen-plotting-isis-inspired-mall-of-america-attack/)
                
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                    [Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole a third time](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/manson-follower-krenwinkel-granted-parole-third-time/)
                
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                    [Texas carries out first US execution since failed Tenn. injection](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/texas-executes-man-first-since-failed-tennessee-injection/)
                
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                    [FBI says it stopped teen's ISIS-inspired Mall of America plot](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/fbi-stops-teen-plotting-isis-inspired-mall-of-america-attack/)
                
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                Washington DC Public Safety
                

# Washington Crime News & Prevention

                

                    Crime reports, traffic conditions, accident alerts, DUI enforcement, DOT road advisories, and school zone safety for {{COUNTY}}.
                

                
                    [Crime](/crime-public-safety/)
                    [Traffic](/traffic/)
                    [Resources](#ps-resources)
                
            
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## Public Safety Now

            
        

                
                        
                https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/manson-follower-krenwinkel-granted-parole-third-time/
                
                    Public Safety
                    [Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole a third time](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/manson-follower-krenwinkel-granted-parole-third-time/)
                    

From the HERE City National DeskA California parole panel has granted parole to Patricia Krenwinkel,…

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                https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/texas-executes-man-first-since-failed-tennessee-injection/
                
                    Public Safety
                    [Texas carries out first US execution since failed Tenn. injection](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/texas-executes-man-first-since-failed-tennessee-injection/)
                    

From the HERE City National DeskTexas executed Jamaal Howard on Wednesday evening, the first executi…

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                https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/fbi-stops-teen-plotting-isis-inspired-mall-of-america-attack/
                
                    Public Safety
                    [FBI says it stopped teen's ISIS-inspired Mall of America plot](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/08/fbi-stops-teen-plotting-isis-inspired-mall-of-america-attack/)
                    

From the HERE City National DeskFederal agents in Minnesota say they stopped an 18-year-old who plan…

                    7h ago
                
            
                    
            

    
        
            
                Crime & Police Reports
                

## Crime in Washington

            
            [Full Crime Page →](/crime-public-safety/)
        

        
            
                                

Crime reports will appear here as they are published.

                            
            
                
                    Quick Access
                    [🚨 Crime & Police Reports](/crime-public-safety/)
                    [🛡 STREETWISE Crime Prevention](/crime-public-safety/#streetwise)
                    [📊 Crime Statistics](/crime-public-safety/#crime-stats)
                    [👮 Washington Police Department](#)
                
            
        
    

    
        
            
                Traffic & Road Conditions
                

## Traffic in Washington

            
            [Full Traffic Page →](/traffic/)
        

        
            
                                

Traffic news will appear here as stories are published.

                            
            
                
                    Quick Access
                    [🚦 Live Traffic Cameras](/traffic/)
                    [🚨 Accident Reports](/traffic/#ht-accidents)
                    [🚫 DUI & Checkpoints](/traffic/#ht-dui)
                    [🏫 School Zone Safety](/traffic/#ht-school)
                
            
        
    

    
        
            
                Emergency & Resources
                

## Public Safety Resources

            
        

        
            
                🚨
                Emergency
                Call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
                [Call 911 →](tel:911)
            
            
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                Washington Police
                Non-emergency line for the Washington Police Department.
                [Washington PD →](#)
            
            
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                Sheriff’s Office
                {{COUNTY}} Sheriff’s Office — county-wide jurisdiction.
                                [Sheriff’s Office →](#)
            
            
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                DC Highway Patrol
                Report aggressive driving, DUI, and highway incidents.
                [SCHP Website →](https://www.schp.com)
            
        

        
            
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                Submit a Tip
                Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of the Washington, D.C..
                [1-888-CRIME-SC →](tel:1-888-274-6372)
            
            
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                DCDOT
                Road closures, construction, and lane advisories statewide.
                [DCDOT Press →](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress.html)
            
            
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                DCDOT Cameras
                Live traffic cameras on major DC highways.
                [511SC.org →](https://www.511sc.org/)
            
            
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                Report a Crash
                File an online crash report with DC Highway Patrol.
                [SCHP Reports →](https://www.schp.com)
            
        
    

    
        
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            [Accidents](/traffic/#ht-accidents)
            [DUI & Checkpoints](/traffic/#ht-dui)
            [School Zones](/traffic/#ht-school)
        
        
            
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