Crime up despite beefed-up patrols

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Violent crime persisted in the city over the weekend despite the “All Hands on Deck” order that had every police officer working, leaving some on the force grumbling that the anti-crime initiatives are little more than stunts.

Police officials said the crime totals were not available yet, but the District suffered two homicides, numerous shootings and dozens of robberies.

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