Chief Pamela Smith Resigns: A Historic Moment for the Metropolitan Police Department

Chief Pamela Smith Resigns: A Historic Moment for the Metropolitan Police Department

The Metropolitan Police Department Chief, Pamela Smith, has announced her resignation, making history as the first Black woman to serve as chief. Smith joined MPD in 2022 as the Chief Equity Officer after a long career in law enforcement, including serving as Chief of Police for the United States Park Police in Washington. During her tenure, she faced challenges such as the federalization of the city's police force by President Donald Trump and the brief appointment of the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington's "emergency police commissioner." It is unclear if Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision not to seek re-election influenced Smith's resignation.

For more insights on her resignation, Chief Pamela Smith will be appearing live on FOX 5 at 7 a.m. Stay tuned to FOX 5 for the latest updates. Download the FOX LOCAL app for live FOX 5 DC updates.