LIVE: Jeanine Pirro, law enforcement discuss security in Washington, D.C.

Multi-agency coordination and high-visibility patrols

The DC Safe Task Force is uniting the Marshals, DEA, ATF, Park Police, HSI, and National Guard to conduct intensive patrols using drones, helicopters, tactical canines, and mounted units across the capital.

National Guard troop increase

National Guard presence will grow by 1,500 personnel to reach 5,000 total, providing high-visibility support to reduce response times and keep officers and civilians safe during the America 250 celebrations.

Interstate firearms and drug trafficking focus

ATF will target illegal firearms trafficked from Maryland and Virginia using gun tracing capabilities, while DEA focuses on dismantling interstate narcotics pipelines and cartels fueling the DC drug market.

Task force arrest totals since August 2025

Officials reported nearly 13,000 arrests including homicide suspects, gang members, and weapons offenders, with approximately 15% being immigration-related and 1,500 illegal firearms seized.

Dramatic violent crime reduction

Since operations began, homicides have dropped nearly 50%, robberies are down 42%, and carjackings have fallen 60% across the District of Columbia.

Federal conviction milestones

The U.S. Attorney's Office has secured over 7,000 convictions in the past year, including nearly 80 homicide convictions, almost 1,000 illegal firearm convictions, and 460 violent crime convictions.

New prosecution policy for teen takeovers

U.S. Attorney Pirro announced aggressive prosecution of parents under DC Code 22-811 for contributing to the delinquency of minors who violate curfews or participate in disruptive 'teen takeovers' at locations like Navy Yard.

Criminal penalties for parental neglect

Parents face up to 6 months imprisonment, fines, and mandatory court-ordered classes if they enable, facilitate, or fail to prevent minors from joining these gatherings, even if the juvenile is not prosecuted.

Criticism of DC Council inaction

Officials blamed the DC Council for repeatedly refusing Mayor Muriel Bowser's requests for expanded curfew authority, forcing federal intervention to address youth-driven disorder and violence.

HSI fraud and identity theft operations

Homeland Security Investigations doubled its special agents in DC to target identity theft schemes, including criminals fraudulently obtaining housing without paying rent and driving up costs in the expensive city.

Death penalty sought in embassy murders

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed notice seeking the death penalty against defendant Elias Rodriguez for the killing of two young Israeli embassy staff members at the Capitol Jewish Museum.

Zero tolerance message for political violence

Pirro delivered a stern warning that anyone seeking to commit political violence in DC during the 250th anniversary celebrations will face the full wrath of the law and severe federal prosecution.