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It's a federal enclave? And I'm given to understand the police chief works with a US Attorney?
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DC itself is not a federal enclave. There are lots of federal enclaves within DC such as the White House grounds, the Capitol grounds and surrounding Congressional buildings, The US Supreme Court, the National Mall/Monument/Memorials/museums, and military bases like the Navy Yard, etc.
DC's local government operates like a cross between a city and a state government. Even though it has a home rule charter Congress still technically has the final oversight and say over any laws passed.
Of course, DC's Police Chief co-ordinates with the US Attorney's office. With so much Federal property in DC that is necessary, but the chief is appointed by the Mayor and answers to the Mayor.