Terry Cole Appointed as DC Police Commissioner

Attorney General Pam Bondi's directive gives Terry Cole, former DEA head, the powers of Washington D.C.'s police chief. Cole's extensive background in federal law enforcement, including time spent combating drug cartels, signals a potential shift towards a more federalized approach to policing in the district. This move occurred shortly after Cole's confirmation as DEA leader and signifies President Trump's influence over D.C.'s law enforcement. Bondi's decision also rescinds previous policies limiting inquiries into immigration status, requiring all new directives to gain Cole's approval. This change could significantly impact how local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration agencies. The timing of this appointment, following Cole's recent DEA confirmation, highlights the administration's focus on quickly implementing law enforcement changes.

Terry Cole is the former head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who has been appointed as Washington D.C.'s "emergency police commissioner."

He was appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to assume the powers of the police chief and oversee the Metropolitan Police Department.

Cole has over 31 years of law enforcement experience, including 22 years at the DEA, and has worked both domestically and internationally.

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