January 1995: Post story attributes improve-ment in homicide to added detectives and Hennessy's changes.

March 1995: Faced with a budget crisis, officials restrict overtime pay for detectives. Murder arrests drop 36 percent.

October 1995: D.C. police homicide squad is held up by the Justice Department as a model.

November 1995: New Chief Larry Soulsby transfers Hennessy one day after Mayor Marion Barry appoints Soulsby chief.

Better Handle on D.C. Homicides
D.C. Police Are Making Fewer Arrests
D.C. Police Homicide Squad Draws Praise
Police Chief Nominee Begins An Overhaul

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