Trump's DC Police and National Guard Actions Spark Controversy
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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn criticizes President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and federal agencies to Washington, D.C., arguing that it is problematic, unnecessary given the city's low crime rates, and could harm community-police relations by encouraging misconduct. Dunn emphasizes that specialized training is essential for effective policing and expresses concern over the broad authority given to officers under the current approach.
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