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Councilmember Phil Mendelson 
Request for information from MPD Chief Cathy Lanier on Neighborhood Safety Zones
June 5, 2008

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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004

Phil Mendelson
Councilmemher At-Large
Office: (202) 724-806.4 
Fax: (202) ?24-8099

June 5, 2008

Chief Cathy Lamer
300 Indiana Avenue, N W 
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Chief Lanier:

I write regarding the June 4 announcement of Neighborhood Safety Zones (NSZ) and the June 4 public hearing on Bill 17-111, the "Hot Spot No Loitering Zone Amendment Act of 2008" held by the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary.

These issues have commonality in their questionable treatment of District residents' civil liberties. It is regrettable, that the Executive chose yet again to not send a representative to the public hearing. Both the Committee members and public were denied an opportunity to discuss these serious issues in an open and transparent manner.

In order for the Committee to conduct its oversight duties, please provide the following information. Avoid the use of attachments unless specifically requested.

  • As an attachment, the special order for NSZs and any other order (general or special order) that is relevant to NSZs;
  • As an attachment, any Mayor's order(s) relevant to the establishment of authority to create and/or enforces NSZs;
  • A copy of any legal opinions by the Office of the Attorney General related to the NSZs;
  • A table depicting the number of arrests and convictions made (separated by fiscal year; starting with FY 2006 and ending June 1, 2008), pursuant to drug free zones established by D.C. Official Code § 48-1005;
  • A table depicting the number of arrests and convictions made (grouped by fiscal year; starting with FY 2006 and ending June 1, 2008), pursuant to drug free zones, established by D.C. Official Code § 48-904.07a;
  • A table depicting the number of arrests and convictions made (grouped by fiscal year; starting with FY 2006 and ending June 1, 2008), pursuant to prostitution free zones, established by D.C. Official Code § 22-2731;
  • A table depicting the number of arrests and convictions made (grouped by fiscal year; starting with FY 2006 and ending June 1, 2008), pursuant to gun free zone enhanced penalties, established by D.C. Official Code § 22-4502.01.

Please feel free to contact me, or Ms. Heidi Tseu on my staff, should you have any questions. We request your answer no later than close of business on Friday June 13, 2008.

Sincerely, 

Phil Mendelson, Chairman
Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary

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