MPD Investigation of Deadly Force in Karon Hylton-Brown Case

This report is a case study on the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) investigation into the use of deadly force in the incident involving Karon Hylton-Brown, which occurred on October 23, 2020. It is the third and final report prepared for the Office of the D.C. Auditor by The Bromwich Group and Steptoe LLP. The report details the internal administrative review conducted by the MPD, which concluded that two officers violated departmental policies regarding vehicle pursuits and made false statements. The review recommended termination for both officers, but Police Chief Pamela A. Smith did not act on these recommendations. The report includes a letter from Chief Smith that does not address the discrepancies in the internal review findings and a response from Mr. Bromwich. Additionally, the report provides 11 recommendations aimed at improving MPD's policies and practices related to the use of force, particularly in vehicle pursuits. The report highlights a shift in the MPD's approach to use of force investigations and the implications for accountability and reform.