July 1997: Homicide unit is decentralized, with 56 of 96 detectives sent to the seven police districts.
September 1997: Soulsby transfers all 18 supervisors from the homicide unit. Consultants hired by the city find missing cases and documents and languishing investigations.
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Police Union to Call Again for Federal Help
• Homicide Commander Is Ousted
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17 Supervisors Removed From D.C. Homicide Unit
• 49 in D.C. Homicide Unit Failed to Solve Any '97 Cases, Official Says