DOJ Boosts Resources to Combat Violent Crime Surge in Washington, D.C.

The Justice Department is deploying additional resources to combat violent crime and carjackings in Washington, D.C., including a Gun Violence Analytic Cell (GVAC) to identify federal investigations, detailing federal prosecutors to work on violent crime cases, and focusing on strengthening national initiatives. This surge in resources is part of the Department's Violent Crime Reduction Strategy and reflects its commitment to tailoring anti-violent crime strategies to the needs of individual communities.