As Trump touts D.C. arrests, experts caution they’re not the best indicator of public safety

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President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers on Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. During a visit Thursday with federal law enforcement and National Guard troops deployed in the district, with President Trump by her side, she pledged to ensure arrests lead to charges. Criminal justice experts caution that it’s difficult to draw any conclusions about public safety from arrests. Does the presence of more law enforcement deter crime? According to the White House official, there have been more than 2,000 federal officers involved in this crackdown on recent nights.