Deirdre Porter, who led MPD’s 5th District for just over a year, has stepped down as Commander.

William Fitzgerald has been named Acting Commander. Fitzgerald was previously with the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing seven district detective units. He writes to the MPD-5 listeserve that he looks “forward to getting to know the community and collaborating with you to quickly address any concerns that may arise. I welcome community input and encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns.” Commander Fitzgerald can be reached at 202-698-0111 or William.fitzgerald@dc.gov