Topic - Robert Contee Iii

Chief Contee said it was a “seamless transition” moving command over to Chief Benedict, who has had stints running the department when Chief Contee was away on business or personal travel. 

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser names Chief Ashan Benedict as city's interim top cop →

Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee III said the department has about 3,400 active-duty officers — the fewest in roughly 50 years.

Rise in crime overlaps with D.C.'s lowest number of cops in 50 years →