D.C. Code § 7-2204
As used in § 7-2203, the terms “Metropolitan Police Department” and “Fire Department” shall include, respectively, offices or agencies succeeding to the functions of such departments pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952.
July 6, 1953, 67 Stat. 140, ch. 179, § 1
1973 Ed., § 6-1202b.
1981 Ed., § 6-1404.