The Howard County Police Department will receive two awards for their crime reduction efforts at a Dec. 1 ceremony.
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MDOT Recognizes Maryland Law Enforcement Officers for Impaired Driving Prevention Efforts
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Sunday recognized 95 law enforcement officers from 19 state, county and local police agencies for their commitment to enforcing Maryland’s impaired driving laws.
Baltimore Co. FOP frustrated by lack of transparency on climbing crime in the County
Folderauer says crime statistics on the County’s website are not adding up. The FOP ran the numbers themselves and there’s significantly more crime than what’s currently being reported.
Student dies after shooting at Baltimore high school
Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police President Clyde Boatwright made the following comment on the evening of a shooting at Mervo High School where a student was killed as he was leaving the building at the end of the school day. Boatwright is a Sergeant with the Baltimore City School Police Force.
“We are all hurting right now for the family, for the students, for the teachers and staff, and for our officers who build tremendous relationships beyond the badge with these students.
“Due to the fact that the murder happened after the students were released from school, our officers had their own weapons and were immediately at the scene. They were able to retrieve the murder weapon and apprehend the suspect, all while rendering aid and providing life-saving support to the student who was shot.
“It’s because of the swift actions of these school police officers, we hope the family of the slain student will receive justice.
“As we speak to higher powers tonight, please remember in your prayers all of those involved, including the victim’s family, friends and classmates, staff and teachers, as well as the officers.”
Prince George’s police, others fix up houses for ‘Christmas in April’
The stuff had been piling up in Mary Bell’s backyard for years. People just kept leaving stuff. Then starting Wednesday, the Prince George’s County police came to clear it away.
So-Called Juvenile Justice Legislation Puts Marylanders’ Lives At Risk
Our names are Garry and Debbie Sorrells. Twenty-nine years after the birth of our beautiful daughter Amy, she was murdered. Our son-in-law, Tim, has also been victimized by this horror. As such, we have collectively worked to address you in this manner. You may recognize our daughter, Tim’s wife, by her married name, Amy Caprio, and recall that she was the police officer murdered in cold blood, in Baltimore County.
Maryland legislature has unfinished business on police accountability
While actions taken last legislative session were the furthest the General Assembly has ever gone on police reform, significant work remains. As a member of the 2020 Workgroup on Police Accountability, I offered several amendments during our floor debate last year to the 2021 Police Accountability Act that I believe are critical to building transparency and accountability.
Maryland police charge suspect in 1989 homicide cold case
Police in Maryland have charged a suspect in relation to a 1989 homicide cold case using DNA technology. The Prince George’s County Police Department announced on Thursday that James Clinton Cole, 65, has been changed with first degree murder, rape, and several other charges after allegedly killing 27-year-old Cynthia Rodgers in 1989.
1 person arrested after 3 Maryland high school students get sick on drug-laced food
Three Maryland high school students were sickened by food “laced with an unconfirmed drug substance” and another youth has been arrested, according to school and police officials. Baltimore County police said the school resource officer at Pikesville High School learned Monday of students suffering from “some type of medical issues,” and medics were requested, news outlets reported.
A Broader Approach to Public Safety
Often, when police officers arrive at the scene of a crime or a call for help, their training kicks in to establish control, seek out potential safety risks and begin laying the groundwork for an investigation. But University of Maryland Police Cpl. Barton Brady has a new way to safeguard the community when he encounters someone who’s clearly distressed or distraught but not a threat—he just listens.