Crime & Safety
Arlington Police Respond To Call For Assistance In DC
Arlington County Police Department is assisting the Metropolitan Police Department this week in maintaining order in D.C.
ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police Department was one of the many area law enforcement agencies to respond to a request for assistance Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.
The Metropolitan Police Department had asked for mutual aid assistance for planed events on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Ashley Savage, a public information officer with ACPD.
"Arlington County agreed to this request and provided officers to assist our regional law enforcement partners in maintaining peace and order in the event of a significant disturbance or unrest," she said.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Pro-Trump demonstrators breached police lines and forced their way into the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capitol Police requested assistance from MPD and other local jurisdictions to help clear the building and set up a perimeter around the Capitol.
At no time during their deployment were any Arlington officers injured, according to Savage.
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On Thursday, MPD submitted additional mutual aid assistance request and ACPD complied.
"Mutual aid agreements are an important tool in ensuring public safety during large scale events and our top priority remains ensuring the safety of residents, businesses and visitors to the region," Savage said.
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