Here is someone that knows about crime and DC.

Eric Holder's quote

"It's disappointing to hear that he[Fenty] voted against the emergency. There is a critical need in the city now to mobilize all of our resources to deal with this emergency situation. Linda Cropp understands that short term measures such as this coupled with long term efforts to deal with the conditions that breed crime are the only way to make our city truly safe. This is exactly why I endorsed her for Mayor."DC Emergency Crime Bill