The Trump administration observed the one-year anniversary of a federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 2026, with officials citing sharp declines in crime since the operation began.
President Donald J. Trump had declared a crime emergency in the District one year earlier, according to the White House. That declaration prompted the deployment of additional federal agents, advanced tools, and a mandate to crack down on violent offenders and dismantle criminal networks.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro commemorated the milestone, the Justice Department said. The surge's stated objectives included removing violent offenders, gang members, drug traffickers, and sex offenders from the city, as well as restoring safety to District neighborhoods. Officials said crime in Washington has declined sharply over the past year.