Having moved into the DC region three years ago....I can offer a couple of suggestions.
First, put twenty-five cops out in undercover from 8PM on, and only in the eastern part of DC. Figure at least twenty arrests a week on drug and robbery charges.
Second, publish the charge and conviction records of the district’s da’s. Let the public know that some of these guys are total losers in court.....rarely convicting anyone.
Third, treat all punks fifteen and over....as adults. Let them spend hard time in local jail for stupid crimes, and publish their pictures in the local paper.
The truth is...no voters in the city want any real results. They enjoy the crime, and can’t accept anything less than what they have currently.
If newspapers weren't run by elite liberals this might work... it could also save some kids from becoming career criminals. Oh well, maybe rewarding thugs with midnight basketball and community centers might be the answer.../s