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DC National Guard surge didn't reduce violent crime: Research
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DC National Guard surge didn't reduce violent crime: Research

The Hill · Jun 2, 2026, 5:04 PM

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The nearly 10-month presence of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. has not helped reduce violent crime in the nation’s capital, according to a new study from the Niskanen Center, a Washington policy shop. While the Guard’s presence in Washington did help drive down some crime - including a 24

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