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Aside from 911, none of the hotlines listed below should be considered an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911. For non-emergency inquiries or requests, please use the MPD Telephone Directory to locate the contact number.

MPD Hotlines

Hotline	Descriptor
911 Police Services Dial: 911	About 911
311 City Services and Police Non-Emergencies Dial: 311	Use (202) 737-4404 of calling from outside DCAbout 311Call 311 for Police Non-EmergenciesDownload the APP and report issues using your smart phone or tablet.
Anonymous Tip Line (202) 727-9099	This number is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers may request to remain anonymous.
Anonymously TEXT the MPD Text: 50411	Give 5-0 the 411 with the new Text Tip Line: 50411. Text messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow-up. Because the tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive a response to the original message. Message and data rates may apply.
Child Abuse Hotline (202) 671-7233	(202) 671-SAFE if calling from a land line
Command Information Center (202) 727-9099	24-Hour Access to the Metropolitan Police Department
Corruption Hotline (800) 298-4006
Crime Solvers Tip Line (800) 673-2777	More about Crime Solvers
Hate Crimes Hotline (202) 727-0500	More about Hate Crimes
Firearm Tip Reward Program (202) 727-9099	Report an illegal firearm and get a reward. Learn more about the Firearm Tip Reward Programs
Gun Recovery Unit Task Force (202) 698-5662
Public Information Office (202) 727-4383

Police District Main Desk and TTY Phone Numbers

• First District
  101 M Street, SW
  Phone: (202) 698-0555
  TTY: (202) 727-8503
• Second District
  3320 Idaho Avenue, NW
  Phone: (202) 715-7300
  TTY: (202) 364-3961

• Third District
  1620 V Street, NW
  Phone: (202) 673-6815
  TTY: (202) 518-0008
   
• Fourth District
  6001 Georgia Avenue, NW
  Phone: (202) 715-7400
  TTY: (202) 722-1791
   
• Fifth District
  1805 Bladensburg Road, NE
  Phone: (202) 698-0150
  TTY: (202) 727-8727
   
• Sixth District
  5002 Hayes Street, NE
  Phone: (202) 698-0880
  TTY: (202) 398-5397
   
• Seventh District
  2455 Alabama Avenue, SE
  Phone: (202) 698-1500
  TTY: (202) 889-3574

MPD Specialized Unit Phone Numbers

• Youth and Family Services Division
  5002 Hayes Street, NE
  Phone: (202) 576-6768
  TTY: (202) 526-2572
   
• Special Liaison Branch
  • Asian Liaison Unit: (202) 724-8009
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit: (202) 553-7874
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison Unit: (202) 727-5427
  • Latino Liaison Unit: (202) 673-4445
     
• Evidence Control Division

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Police Districts and Police Service Areas

https://mpdc.dc.gov/node/1646381

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 5-113.01(c), the following includes the Metropolitan Police Department’s monthly staffing reports for fiscal years 2018 through 2023. The reports reflect the number of sworn members by rank employed by each MPD bureau, division, and, where applicable, police service area for the corresponding month.

ShotSpotter Data Explanatory Note and Dictionary Updated May 3, 2023
Explanatory Note: This data represents all ShotSpotter incidents that were classified as “Probable
Gunfire”, “Single_Gunshot”, or “Multiple_Gunshots” occurring within one of the six coverage areas
defined below since January 1, 2014. The Department plans to continue to release this data with
quarterly updates. Classifications are assigned by ShotSpotter and represent their assessment of what
kind of impulse noise occurred. Some impulses initially dismissed as non-gunfire are manually audited
and resubmitted to the dataset after ground truth analysis.
MPD began implementing the ShotSpotter system in 2006 and has added sensors and upgraded
components of the system at various times. ShotSpotter has also enhanced their ability to distinguish
gunshots from other impulse noises. For example, the number of impulse noises coded as gunshots
during Independence Day celebrations have significantly decreased over the past four years.
ShotSpotter does not provide coverage for the entire District of Columbia. Official coverage areas are
designed by ShotSpotter in conjunction with MPD, to target high population density areas with frequent
sounds of gunshots incidents.
A ShotSpotter incident may involve one gunshot or multiple gunshots depending on the time elapsed
between each shot. Each incident is given a serial number ID when it occurs.
The Latitude and Longitude of the incidents are rounded to three decimal places due to privacy
concerns. This roughly corresponds to a 100 meter resolution.
Software Upgrade (2020): Please note that starting in the final quarters of 2019, there were updates to
the ShotSpotter system. These changes are reflected in the in the 2020 data pulls only and outlined in
the Data Dictionary below. We are providing the Auto-Acknowledged alerts for consistency and
transparency in the data, but recommend that users exclude them in their analyses of gunshot
detections for any 2020 data.
Software Upgrade (2021 and later): ShotSpotter released a mandatory software upgrade that
implemented a change in the nomenclature used to describe alerts. Changes to the software included
the removal of the “Auto-Acknowledged” checkbox. This is reflected in the details and definitions
outlined in this note as they pertain to data from 2021 and later.
Data Dictionary:
ID: A unique serial number used to identify incidents.
Type: Classification of the incident assigned by ShotSpotter. Three (3) different classifications indicate
that a gunshot may have been detected: “Probable Gunfire”, “Single_Gunshot”, and
“Multiple_Gunshots”.
Date: The date that the incident was first detected by the ShotSpotter System.
Time: The time that the incident was first detected by the ShotSpotter System.
Source: The source network of sensors that detected the incident. MPD has ShotSpotter coverage in six
(6) of its seven (7) police districts. The source networks are divided by MPD police districts.
Latitude: The Latitude of the incident determined by the ShotSpotter System, rounded to three (3)
decimal places.
Longitude: The Longitude of the incident determined by the ShotSpotter System, rounded to three (3)
decimal places.
Auto-Acknowledged (2020 data only): During Q3 2019, ShotSpotter updated the “auto-acknowledge”
function of their technology. Auto-Acknowledge means that the ShotSpotter array detected and
identified a pulse event, and their algorithm determined that it was not a gunshot (i.e., fireworks,
helicopter sounds, etc.). Due to this technology upgrade, these auto-acknowledge detections were
removed from the queue for ShotSpotter operators to manually review. (Previously, these impulses
noises were manually reviewed by ShotSpotter operators and then labeled as fireworks or helicopter
noises, and not counted as single or multiple gunshots in the data.) This field will have a value of ‘TRUE’
if the alert is auto-acknowledged by ShotSpotter (indicating that the alert is likely due to fireworks or
helicopter noises) and ‘FALSE’ if the alert is reviewed by a ShotSpotter operator and determined to likely
be sounds of gunshots. We are providing the Auto-Acknowledged alerts for consistency and
transparency in the data, but recommend that users exclude them in their analyses of gunshot
detections.
InDC (Starting in 2020): ShotSpotter occasionally does detect sounds of gunshots in neighboring
jurisdictions. We provide this indicator based on the coordinates of the alert and DC Boundaries (as
defined here: https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/washington-dc-boundary) to make clear which alerts
occurred in DC. For alerts that have coordinates that fall within DC Boundaries, this field will have a
value of ‘TRUE’. The value will be ‘FALSE’ if the alert fell outside of DC Boundaries.
Additional Notes: ShotSpotter occasionally reclassifies alerts through investigation. Additionally,
there are some differences in reporting requirements and methodology for various Shotspotter
reports. Therefore, the statistics reported on this site may not match numbers reported in other
forums

Thursday, February 10, 2022

ShotSpotter is gunshot detection, acoustic surveillance technology that uses sensors to detect, locate and alert law enforcement agencies of potential gunfire incidents in real time.

MPD began implementing the ShotSpotter system in 2006 and has added sensors and upgraded components of the system at various times. ShotSpotter has also enhanced their ability to distinguish gunshots from other impulse noises. For example, the number of impulse noises coded as gunshots during Independence Day celebrations have significantly decreased over the past four years.

NOTE: In Fall 2018 through Spring 2019, ShotSpotter adjusted coverage, added sensors, and upgraded system components. These changes, along with process improvements within MPD, likely impacted the 2019 ShotSpotter data. Additionally, starting in Fall/Winter 2019, ShotSpotter implemented updates to the “auto-acknowledge” function of the system resulting in changes to the data. Please review the updated “ShotSpotter Disclaimer and Data Dictionary (May 2023)” for an overview of those changes. Link Below to data:

https://mpdc.dc.gov/node/1310761

SCAMS AND SAFETY

Spoofing and Phishing 

Spoofing 

Spoofing is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL—often just by changing one letter, symbol, or number—to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source.

For example, you might receive an email that looks like it’s from your boss, a company you’ve done business with, or even from someone in your family—but it actually isn’t.

Criminals count on being able to manipulate you into believing that these spoofed communications are real, which can lead you to download malicious software, send money, or disclose personal, financial, or other sensitive information.

Phishing 

Phishing schemes often use spoofing techniques to lure you in and get you to take the bait. These scams are designed to trick you into giving information to criminals that they shouldn’t have access to.

In a phishing scam, you might receive an email that appears to be from a legitimate business and is asking you to update or verify your personal information by replying to the email or visiting a website. The web address might look similar to one you’ve used before. The email may be convincing enough to get you to take the action requested.

But once you click on that link, you’re sent to a spoofed website that might look nearly identical to the real thing—like your bank or credit card site—and asked to enter sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, banking PINs, etc. These fake websites are used solely to steal your information.

Phishing has evolved and now has several variations that use similar techniques:

• Vishing scams happen over the phone, voice email, or VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) calls.
• Smishing scams happen through SMS (text) messages.
• Pharming scams happen when malicious code is installed on your computer to redirect you to fake websites.

Spoofing and phishing are key parts of business email compromise scams.

How to Report 

To report spoofing or phishing attempts—or to report that you’ve been a victim—file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

How to Protect Yourself 

• Remember that companies generally don’t contact you to ask for your username or password.
• Don’t click on anything in an unsolicited email or text message. Look up the company’s phone number on your own (don’t use the one a potential scammer is providing), and call the company to ask if the request is legitimate.
• Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence. Scammers use slight differences to trick your eye and gain your trust.
• Be careful what you download. Never open an email attachment from someone you don’t know and be wary of email attachments forwarded to you.
• Set up two-factor (or multi-factor) authentication on any account that allows it, and never disable it.
• Be careful with what information you share online or on social media. By openly sharing things like pet names, schools you attended, family members, and your birthday, you can give a scammer all the information they need to guess your password or answer your security questions.

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Resources 

Public Service Announcements from IC3

03.20.2020  FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them.

06.10.2019  Cyber Actors Exploit ‘Secure’ Websites in Phishing Campaigns
Cyber criminals are conducting phishing schemes to acquire sensitive logins or other information by luring victims to a malicious website that looks secure.

09.18.2018  Cybercriminals Utilize Social Engineering Techniques to Obtain Employee Credentials to Conduct Payroll Diversion
Cybercriminals are targeting online payroll accounts of employees through phishing emails designed to capture an employee’s login credentials.

02.21.2018  Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns
Beginning in January 2017, IRS’s Online Fraud Detection & Prevention, which monitors for suspected IRS-related phishing emails, observed an increase in reports of compromised or spoofed emails requesting W-2 information.

Related FBI News and Multimedia

• 06.09.2021 FBI Phoenix Tech Tuesday: Phishing and Spoofing ScamsFBI Phoenix Special Agent Suzanne Allen describes the dangers of phishing and spoofing scams.
• 04.26.2021 International Scammer SentencedA man who used phishing techniques to steal millions of dollars in a global business email compromise scheme received a 10-year prison term for his crimes.
• 10.15.2019 Phishing the FamousA Georgia man who used phishing techniques to steal celebrities’ credit card numbers and use them fraudulently has been sentenced to prison for his crimes.
• 06.13.2019 Gone PhishingA fraudster who conducted a text message-based phishing scam to steal bank information—and used that information to steal thousands of dollars from victims—is now behind bars.
• 03.08.2018 FBI, This Week: W-2 Phishing Scams Increase During Tax SeasonThe latest evolution of the sophisticated business e-mail compromise scam targets businesses for access to sensitive tax-related data.
• 07.03.2017 Phishing for PhotosA man who tricked more than 50 unsuspecting women into providing

WELLS FARGO

Fake check scams

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As the pandemic continues, customer reports of fake check scams are on the rise.  Some thought they received a payment for a new job, others received an overpayment for something they sold online, and still others received prize money in the mail for a lottery or sweepstakes they had supposedly won.

Regardless of the situation, the scammer’s goal is always the same – to convince you to deposit the fraudulent check and then send some of the money back.

Here are some real examples of scams reported by our customers:

“I got an email asking if I would advertise a company by putting a sticker with their logo [all over] my car.  They sent me a $3500 check and said [to keep a portion and] the extra money in the check was to pay for the person who was going to wrap my car.”

“I got a job to be a secret shopper and they sent me a check for $4950. After I deposited the check, I was supposed to buy gift cards, scratch off the back of the card [to reveal the PIN], and text pictures of the cards back to the company to prove that I had bought the cards. I was also supposed to buy a money order from a different bank and send them a picture.”

“I was selling my car online and I got a cashier’s check from Wells Fargo for more than the asking price. The buyer said the extra money was to pay the person who was going to pick up the car. This didn’t seem right, so I went to the bank to see if the check was real.”

“I got this random check in the mail for winning a lottery, even though I don’t play. The letter that came with it said that I should call the ‘claims agent’ for instructions on what to do with the check. I didn’t feel right about it, so I brought the check into the bank.”

How to help protect yourself

If you’re suspicious about a check you received, ask yourself:

• Is the check for more than you expected?
• Did you receive specific instructions on how to deposit the check?
• Are you asked to send money back using an immediate form of payment such as, a money order, gift card, wire transfer, or mobile payment?
• Are you directed to act quickly to make the deposit and return the money?
• Does the person who sent the check keep asking when you’re going to send the money?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, don’t deposit the check.

Be aware: It can take weeks for a bank to confirm a bad check after it’s deposited and you may be out the amount of the check and any money sent to the scammer.

QSR-1121-00472

LRC-1021

Wells Fargo Scam Alert: Thieves using fake bank statement

The latest in a series of scams you may run across this holiday season is a Wells Fargo bank statement scam.

The thieves are posing as the bank asking for a settlement in a false credit.

The scam appears real because the thieves use a Wells Fargo letterhead and begin the letter with an account number and balance due. The letter goes on to offer a payment plan and provides a phone payment option and mail payment option.
The letter even gives a fake customer service number for people to call with questions.

First Coast News took the letter to financial expert Adam Van Wie who says the first giveaway that the letter is fake is the account number.

“It’s so easy to get caught up and want to respond right away because they’re accusing you of something you didn’t do,” Van Wie said.

If you fall victim to a scam and aren’t sure how to retrieve your money, Van Wie said you should contact police and the number on your financial institution.

“The FBI has a cyber security department that you can report to. I’ve actually done it online when I’ve received scams like this,” Van Wie said. “Police could be a decent resource if they have a cyber unit.”

First Coast News also talked with people who say they are more alert and on the lookout for scams during the holiday season.

“Sometimes around the holidays, you’ve got to expect those kinds of things, and be safe and always know that there are some people out there trying to capitalize off these holiday times,” said Jonathan Rodriguez.

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