This combination of images shows Washington Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith speaking in Washington, Aug. 11, 2025, and Attorney General Pam Bondi speaking on Aug. 11 in Washington.

A federal judge persuaded the Justice Department to walk back President Donald Trump’s efforts to assert control over the D.C. police department, but said he probably could enlist officers to help ...

WASHINGTON — A second set of leadership for the Metropolitan Police Department appeared to be taking form as President Donald Trump announced a takeover of Washington's police force this week. U.S.

In traditional organisational structures, the chain of command has long been the dominant framework for leadership. This hierarchical approach emphasises authority, control, and a top-down ...

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith speaks during a news conference with Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on President Donald Trump's plan to place Washington police under federal control ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of the police department in Washington, D.C. — so says the White House. But the city’s police force already has a Pam at the helm — Chief Pamela ...