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National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds

NPR News · Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.

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