Washington, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie introduced Bill 21-0360, the “Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act of 2016” (NEAR Act) in September 2015.  The bill is up for final reading on March 1. The NEAR Act is a comprehensive bill that re-calibrates how the District approaches public safety, by not just addressing crime after it occurs, but … Continue reading Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act of 2016 (NEAR Act)