Teenagers in Washington D.C. say the federal police takeover makes them feel unsafe

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Police officers set up a roadside checkpoint on 14th Street Northwest on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. President Trump deployed federal officers and the National Guard in order to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist in crime prevention in the nation

When President Trump announced his crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., the local U.S. Attorney said she wanted to focus on juveniles. But experts say harsher punishments don't deter criminals.

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