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Executive order · Friday 28 March 2025

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.