Baltimore mayor picks Fort Worth chief as next top cop

November 19, 2018 Comments Off on Baltimore mayor picks Fort Worth chief as next top cop

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo, Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald speaks at a press conference to announce the discipline for Officer William Martin in Forth Worth, Texas. Baltimore's mayor has chosen Fitzgerald as her nominee to lead the city's troubled force, seeking to reign in a soaring pace of homicides and boost public trust in a tattered department. Mayor Catherine Pugh on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, picked Fitzgerald, saying he's led a large police department and was "well versed on training and community engagement." Her spokesman confirmed that she expects Fitzgerald will start working as acting leader in coming days. (Rodger Mallison /Star-Telegram via AP)

Baltimore's mayor announced Friday she has chosen a Texas police chief as her nominee to lead the city's troubled force.

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Baltimore mayor appoints new head of civil rights office

November 9, 2018 Comments Off on Baltimore mayor appoints new head of civil rights office

The mayor of Baltimore has appointed a Georgetown University administrator to lead the city's Office of Civil Rights.

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Mayor: Baltimore police commissioner search down to 1 choice

November 8, 2018 Comments Off on Mayor: Baltimore police commissioner search down to 1 choice

Baltimore's mayor says the search for the next commissioner of the city's troubled police department is down to one candidate.

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Audit: Baltimore police don’t effectively track work hours

October 25, 2018 Comments Off on Audit: Baltimore police don’t effectively track work hours

A police officer removes crime scene tape blocking Eastern Avenue after a fire at the old Pemco building in East Baltimore. (The Daily Record / Maximilian Franz)

A city of Baltimore audit says the city's police department can't effectively track officers' hours or prevent overtime fraud and overspending because of a reliance on antiquated systems.

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Baltimore mayor won’t ‘be rushed’ into naming police leader

October 25, 2018 Comments Off on Baltimore mayor won’t ‘be rushed’ into naming police leader

Baltimore's mayor says she's making no guarantee that she'll name a police commissioner nominee before October's end.

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Baltimore affordable housing deal signing set for Wednesday

September 25, 2018 Comments Off on Baltimore affordable housing deal signing set for Wednesday

The deal obligating Baltimore to finance its Affordable Housing Trust Fund becomes official after a ceremonial document signing at City Hall on Wednesday.

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