Frank Smith (D.C. Council)

Civil Rights Advocates Call on D.C. City Council to Scuttle Legislation That Would Subject D.C. Black Residents to Implicit Bias and Unconstitutional Arrests

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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D.C. Council's approval of jump outs would increase distrust between the Black community and the police.

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  • D.C. Council's approval of jump outs would increase distrust between the Black community and the police.
  • In a misguided attempt to combat increased crime rates, Chair Pinto proposed subjecting D.C. residents to unconstitutional searches and seizures, including tactics called "jump outs.
  • The legislation Chair Pinto proposed would legalize jump outs for individuals the police divine are on probation or parole for gun offenses.
  • Berkeley, has found these MPD practices to be discriminatory and leading to disproportionate stops of Black residents.

LEADING CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES REQUEST A D.C. COUNCIL HEARING ON D.C. METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S JUMP-OUTS AND OTHER POLICE ABUSES

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of civil rights advocates, the lawyers for Sergeant Charlotte Djossou, and the lawyers for individuals who have brought cases alleging constitutional harm from illegal jump-outs, yesterday sent a letter calling on Council member Brooke Pinto, Chair of the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary, to hold a public hearing examining the continuing problem of jump-outs, discriminatory targeting of Black neighborhoods, and other police abuses of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

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  • The departure of Chief Contee presents an opportunity for the D.C. Council to enact much-needed reforms.
  • Renewed concern was sparked by sworn depositions in a lawsuit filed by MPD Sergeant Charlotte Djossou, an 18-year veteran of the department.
  • "This testimony is in stark contrast to his public statements that the MPD no longer conducts jump-outs."
  • While these problems are not new, the District has failed to address them for many years and under many police chiefs.

House Passes House Joint Resolution 42; Taking Necessary Action to Halt D.C. City Council's Dangerous Experiment in Lawlessness

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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42, a resolution disapproving the adoption of the most anti-police, pro-criminal legislation ever passed by DC Council.

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  • 42, a resolution disapproving the adoption of the most anti-police, pro-criminal legislation ever passed by DC Council.
  • The D.C. Police Union calls on the United States Senate and President Biden to join the bi-partisan support for HJR 42.
  • These reckless policies, enshrined in the disastrous "Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act," brought policing to a grinding halt and allowed lawlessness to thrive.
  • Today's action by Congress is a victory for common sense and the hardworking women and men of the Metropolitan Police Department."

if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, Selects Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le As New Co-CEOs

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, is excited to announce that it has selected Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le to serve as the organization's next executive leaders and first co-CEOs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, is excited to announce that it has selected Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le to serve as the organization's next executive leaders and first co-CEOs.
  • Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le are especially well suited to further if's commitment to a shared leadership culture.
  • Both come from within the foundation, with Temi having served as Director of Policy and Hanh as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.
  • Temi and Hanh, in jointly applying for this role, shared their intention to 'turn radical possibility into reality.'

Shane Dettman Joins Goulston & Storrs as an Urban Planner in Washington, D.C. Office

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Dettman brings more than 20 years of experience in urban planning to his new position.

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  • Based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Dettman brings more than 20 years of experience in urban planning to his new position.
  • Dettman joins Goulston & Storrs from another global law firm, where he was the Director of Planning Services in their Washington, D.C. office.
  • In this capacity, Dettman oversaw the review of several complex projects, including the development of installation master plans, large-scale infrastructure projects, and major commemorative works.
  • "We are excited to have an urban planner of Shane's stature and experience join our nationally recognized real estate team.

DCPSC reports continued expansion of solar energy and community renewable energy facilities throughout the District

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Within the compliance year, the Commission approved a total of 2,337 new solar energy systems for the RPS program, including 2,077 District systems of which 82 were community renewable energy facilities (CREFs).

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  • Within the compliance year, the Commission approved a total of 2,337 new solar energy systems for the RPS program, including 2,077 District systems of which 82 were community renewable energy facilities (CREFs).
  • The Commission has certified 10,013 solar energy systems in the District, as of year-end 2021, representing 154.7 megawatts of capacity.
  • Of these District solar energy systems, 219 were CREFsan increase of 210 RPS-certified CREFs since 2018.
  • The Commission remains committed to working with District leadership, as well as the community, to meet our renewable energy goals.

Men Can Stop Rape Celebrates 25 Years of Mobilizing Men to Use Their Strength to Prevent Gender-Based Violence

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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ET , launches a new chapter for MCSR, building on its groundbreaking work to mobilize men and boys, for the next 25 years and beyond.

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  • ET , launches a new chapter for MCSR, building on its groundbreaking work to mobilize men and boys, for the next 25 years and beyond.
  • "This is an organization that started as an all-volunteer collective here in our hometown of Washington, D.C.," said Neil Irvin, Executive Director of Men Can Stop Rape.
  • "MCSR understands that if men are disproportionally responsible for violence against women, they've ought to be a part of the solution."
  • Men Can Stop Rape is a national Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization mobilizing boys and men to prevent violence against women and girls.