The U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Baltimore announced on Jan. 12 that they had entered into a court enforceable agreement governing wide-ranging reforms to the city’s police department. “This is a great day for Baltimore,” said Mayor Catherine Pugh at a news conference in Baltimore. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh speaks during a […]
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Baltimore Police Commits to Sweeping Changes in Deal with US
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore police department committed to a sweeping overhaul of its practices Thursday under a court-enforceable agreement with the federal government. The Justice Department agreement, which was approved by the city government and will now be submitted to a judge, mandates changes in the most fundamental aspects of police work. The agreement, […]
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Baltimore, U.S. Reach Consent Decree over Policing
BALTIMORE (AP) — The city of Baltimore and the U.S. Justice Department have reached agreement on a consent decree that will require the city to reform its police department. Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will announce the details of the consent decree at City Hall on Thursday morning. Before the […]
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Baltimore Aiming to Finish Negotiations with Feds This Week
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor says her administration is close to an agreement with the federal government to overhaul police practices. Mayor Catherine Pugh and Attorney General Loretta Lynch. (Courtesy and AP Photos) The Baltimore Sun reports (http://bsun.md/2iXudyK) that Mayor Catherine Pugh said Monday that their goal is to be done this week. Last month, […]