(Washington, DC) – The Police Complaints Board (PCB), governing body of the Office of Police Complaints (OPC), has released its latest implementation update on the reports and recommendations issued in fiscal year 2023 to the Metropolitan Police Department and the District of Columbia Housing Authority Police Department.

Since its inception, PCB has issued 72 policy reports containing recommendations to improve law enforcement policies, training, and oversight in the District of Columbia. These reports aim to address significant concerns impacting community trust in policing. The fiscal year 2023 review assessed the progress made on four reports containing 26 recommendations.

Findings show:

• 2 recommendations fully implemented
• 10 recommendations partially implemented
• 14 recommendations not implemented

Key areas of concern in the policy report include implementing recommendations from the Presidential Executive Order 14074, which outlines federal best practices in critical areas such as in-custody death investigations, officer recruitment and retention use-of-force data collection, and officer wellness.

The report also highlights recommendations from the PCB on the proper use of body-worn cameras, training enhancements, and policies regarding edged tools and handcuffing procedures.

“Transparent and accountable law enforcement is critical to building trust with the community,” said Michael G. Tobin, executive director of OPC. “Our findings highlight progress in some areas, but more work is needed to ensure that best practices are fully adopted by the District’s law enforcement agencies.”

To view the complete implementation update, visit www.policecomplaints.dc.gov.