Maryland
Chief George Paugh discusses the importance of offering good technology and equipment for officers, and strengthening bonds with the community
David Hayes, who served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 20 years, is now a small-town police chief – a stark contrast compared to his previous years in LE
After striking the deputy in the head and face with the phone, the inmate then tried to strangle the deputy with the phone cord
Escalating crime in the county and low morale led the local union to take a vote on Chief Melissa Hyatt’s leadership earlier this year
“We think it is clear that this officer saved this woman’s life,” Commissioner Michael Harrison said
One of the coins was cited in a complaint filed by three troopers; they accused the agency of racial discrimination due to the design and are seeking a lawsuit
A judge ordered Christopher Nguyen to serve 18 months of supervised probation and to complete implicit bias training
The suspects caused a pile up after they crashed into a Metrobus suddenly and a squad car crashed into the back of their vehicle
The complaint states policies and procedures have imposed “unfounded, unwarranted and overly severe and disparate penalties” for people of color
If an administrative law judge certifies his innocence, he would be eligible for significant compensation for being incarcerated for 23 years
The audit is in response to concerns about the state’s former medical examiner’s testimony in the death of George Floyd
Syed has maintained his innocence for decades and captured the attention of millions in 2014 when the debut season of “Serial” focused on the case
Patrolman August Baker is the only officer of the Cumberland Police Department to die in the line of duty
Video shows one of the bystanders jump into the air and administer a flying kick to the suspect’s head to stop him from fleeing
In the past two years, the number of police officers admitted for treatment at Harbor of Grace have more than tripled
A judge ordered that Syed’s conviction be vacated as she OK’d the release of the now-41-year-old who has spent more than two decades behind bars
Guardian House, a 66-unit complex, will have reduced rents for first responders who meet certain income requirements
Police said they believed Capt. James Tappen Hall had interrupted a burglary in progress while working as a part-time security guard
The ruling recommends law enforcement agencies adopt protocols to pull data from the devices under more narrow parameters
In 2021, Black troopers accused the agency of racism and discrimination, pointing to disparities in discipline and promotions
Maryland investigators released new bodycam footage of two separate police incidents
“It’s like playing a game and telling the players after it’s over what the rules are,” said Sheriff Joe Gamble
The sergeant was making a traffic stop when the suspect driver fled
Sgt. Phillip Martin was shot and wounded after a gunman went on a rampage, killing three coworkers last week
Deputy Glenn Hilliard, 41, was shot during a foot pursuit with the suspect
The suspect fled and was tracked down by state troopers, leading to a shootout
The lawsuit accuses Polymer80 of defying the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, as well as Maryland handgun laws
In a letter, FOP President Dave Folderauer requested that Chief Melissa Hyatt be “immediately removed”
County officials believe lighter uniforms will make officers look more approachable
The detective was not in uniform, but he was wearing a visible department polo shirt and his badge, police said
Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs
Officials say the new roles can be filled faster and will free up sworn detectives for more serious crimes
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