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Making The District Of Columbia Safe And Beautiful
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Purpose: To enhance safety, beauty, and prosperity in Washington, D.C. as the federal capital representing all Americans.
Vision for D.C.:
- Public spaces should be clean, safe, and inspirational.
- Residents and visitors should feel secure at all times.
Policy Objectives:
- Prevent crime and punish offenses.
- Preserve order and protect national monuments.
- Promote beautification and heritage preservation.
D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force:
- Established to align federal efforts with local priorities and maximize resource use.
- Chaired by the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor.
- Members include representatives from various federal departments and law enforcement agencies.
Coordination with Local Authorities:
- Request operational aid from local law enforcement and transit authorities.
- Ensure federal participation in various safety and law enforcement tasks.
Key Tasks for the Task Force:
- Enforce federal immigration laws in the metropolitan area.
- Monitor sanctuary city status for compliance.
- Assist in the accreditation of D.C.'s forensic crime laboratory.
- Collaborate with local entities to improve police officer recruitment and capabilities.
- Support expedited processing of concealed carry license requests.
- Revise federal prosecutorial policies for pretrial detention.
- Target fare evasion crime on public transit.
- Increase federal and local law enforcement presence.
Beautification Program:
- Develop and implement a coordinated beautification plan for the city.
- Restore and maintain federal monuments.
- Clean graffiti in public areas.
- Engage private sector participation in beautification efforts.
Administrative Authority:
- This order does not infringe upon existing legal authorities or create enforceable rights.
Implementation:
- Actions are subject to applicable laws and budgetary considerations.