D.C. police chief defends checkpoints

June 18, 2008

EmailPrintTalk BackRegisterRSSWhat's This D.C. police chief defends checkpoints WASHINGTON, D.C. – The District of Columbia's police chief on Monday defended vehicle checkpoints in a neighborhood struggling with violence, saying the measure was a success and that no shootings occurred while they were in place. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, testifying before a D.C. Council committee, also refused to refrain from using the controversial checkpoints again, despite those who said the tactic had brought the city a rash of bad publicity. Full Story All News Reports Related Links D.C. police turn back cars at weekend checkpoint D.C. police to ID drivers in 5th District Visit P1's Patrol Issues section

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