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The National Mall is gearing up for the high-octane Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with race cars set to roar down Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues—triggering major road closures and straining D.C.’s already overworked public safety teams. As part of the nation’s 250th birthday bash, the event joins a summer lineup of big draws like UFC at the White House and Fourth of July fireworks, all demanding more security and manpower. But behind the scenes, a damning audit reveals a crisis: D.C.’s four key public safety departments racked up nearly $220 million in overtime last year, with the police alone spending $134 million. The report blames systemic understaffing—not just emergencies—pointing to urgent needs: 65 more 911 operators, over 1,000 more corrections officers, and crumbling infrastructure. City leaders are being told it’s time to act before the pressure breaks.

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