Washington’s interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll says 13 officers are placed on administrative leave as part of an internal investigation into how the department compiles and maintains crime statistics. Carroll made the announcement on Tuesday, framing the review as an internal matter tied to procedures used for recording and reporting crime data.
The investigation also reflects broader external attention on the issue. Multiple reports note that the way Washington police handle crime statistics is under scrutiny beyond the department itself, including by members of Congress and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The administrative leave signals that the department is taking steps internally while the review is ongoing, though the reports provided do not specify the exact allegations or whether any findings have been reached.
Officials describe the action as linked to the statistics compilation process rather than a specific criminal case against the officers. The department’s next steps, including any conclusions from the internal review and possible follow-up from federal or legislative authorities, are not detailed in the excerpts.
