Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2016

Baltimore Chief Wants State to Relax Restrictions on Past Marijuana Use for Recruits

Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis wants to relax a hiring policy for police officers in Maryland that disqualifies applicants for past marijuana use, saying it is "fundamentally inconsistent with where we are as a society" and hurts local hiring efforts.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2016

Despite Acquittals, Prosecution Expected to Continue Freddie Gray Trials of Officers

Even though a judge acquitted a third Baltimore officer of charges stemming from the in-custody death of Freddie Gray Monday, prosecutors seem to be willing to try the remaining three cases amid mounting pressure to call it quits.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2016

Baltimore Police Now Requiring Two Officers to Respond to Every Call

Following the fatal shooting of three police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, the Baltimore Police Department is requiring - effective immediately – that two officers respond to every call for service in the city.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2016

Judge Acquits Baltimore Lt. of All Charges in Freddie Gray Case

Circuit Judge Barry G. Williams acquitted Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice of all charges related to Freddie Gray's arrest and death

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 15, 2016

No Charges for Officer in Death During Maryland Police Station Attack

A grand jury has decided against indicting a Maryland police officer in the friendly-fire death of a fellow officer who responded to an attack on a police station.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2016

Baltimore Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray's Death to Receive $87K in Back Pay

Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., who was acquitted of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Freddie Gray, is set to receive $87,000 in back pay.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2016

Video: Gunman Opens Fire on Crowd at Candlelight Vigil in West Baltimore

A gunman opened fire minutes into a vigil Monday evening for a homicide victim in West Baltimore, wounding five people.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2016

Highest Ranking Officer Charged in Freddie Gray Case Chooses Bench Trial

Baltimore Police Department Lt. Brian Rice opted for a bench trial, with Circuit Judge Barry G. Williams deciding the outcome.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2016

Maryland Trooper Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash

A Maryland State Police Trooper was seriously injured in a crash Thursday morning while he was patrolling in Dorchester County.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2016

Baltimore's New Use-of-Force Policy Stresses De-Escalation

The Baltimore Police Department plans to implement a new use-of-force policy Friday that emphasizes the "sanctity of life," stresses de-escalation and requires officers to intervene if they see a fellow cop crossing the line.

Read More →