2 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- If you see more police on foot in your neighbotood today, they are part of Operation Full Stride.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier and Mayor Adrian Fenty kicked off the new foot patrol program yesterday. It goes into effect today bringing over 200 police officers to the streets. This is exactly what neighbors call for at every community meeting. Just two weeks ago, there were four shootings that left one teen dead and a few days later, four shootings within one hour left another teen dead. This made the chief take action. She says all of the officers vounteered for the program, so she knows she has the right people for the job.
The foot officers will be passing out calling cards so the neighbors will know them on a first name basis.
Chief Lanier says, "The officers will be wearing out some shoe leather."
Written by Jan Fox9NEWS NOW
