December 31, 2009 7:02 pm 2009 Saw Big Decline in D.C. Murders As 2009 comes to an end, D.C. police say the city’s murder rate has dropped sharply. Local 2:22 GW protesters celebrate after arrestees are released from DC police custody 3:50 Crews clear George Washington U. protest encampment after police arrest 33 people 8:06 DC mayor, police chief speak about 33 George Washington U. protest arrests 6:51 DC police use pepper spray, make arrests at George Washington U. 3:36 DC police clearing out George Washington U. protest encampment