Multi-Agency Grievance Filed by Monique King

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Monique King {Email} moniqueking@moniqueking.com Washington, DC Date: 3/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE

DC Resident Files Multi‑Agency Grievance After Repeated DC Law Enforcement Failures Across DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Washington, DC — A Washington, DC resident and parent of four, Monique King, has filed a formal multi‑agency grievance and request for investigation following repeated failures by law enforcement and city/county agencies across the region to take reports, provide follow‑up, or offer basic public safety assistance.

The grievance, submitted by King, documents a disturbing pattern of unresolved issues involving the Metropolitan Police Department (DC), Montgomery County Police Department (MD), the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (VA), and multiple city/county administrative agencies.

Despite numerous attempts to report incidents and obtain necessary documentation, King encountered:

- Refusal or failure to take reports

- Jurisdictional confusion and redirection

- Lack of follow‑up or case numbers

- Contradictory explanations from different agencies

- Administrative barriers that prevented proper documentation

“As a low‑income parent of four, I have made every effort to follow the proper procedures and seek help through the correct channels,” King stated in her Monique King press release. “Instead, I was passed back and forth between jurisdictions, denied the ability to file reports, and left without the documentation or support needed to protect myself and my children.”

The grievance packet underscores how these failures have created significant safety concerns, left incidents undocumented, and prevented King from accessing the protections and processes that residents are entitled to under the law.

A Call for Accountability and Coordination

In light of these troubling DC law enforcement failures, King is requesting:

- A full internal review by each agency

- Written clarification of jurisdictional responsibilities

- Assignment of a point of contact for follow‑up

- Acceptance and documentation of previously attempted reports

- A coordinated, multi‑agency response to prevent further administrative barriers

“This is not just about one incident or one agency,” King emphasized. “This is about a systemic breakdown in communication and responsibility across jurisdictions. When agencies refuse to take reports or fail to follow up, families like mine are left without protection and without a path forward.”

A Regional Issue Affecting Vulnerable Residents

The grievance highlights the disproportionate impact on low‑income families, caregivers, and individuals who rely on public agencies for safety and documentation. King is calling on regional leaders, oversight bodies, and the public to recognize the broader implications of these DC law enforcement failures.

Availability for Interviews

King is available to speak with journalists, investigative reporters, and human‑rights organizations regarding the details of the public safety grievance and the broader systemic issues it reflects.

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