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Sessions review of Obama police reforms draws mixed reviews

by Brian Seay

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is putting police reform agreements in cities nationwide under the microscope, calling for a review of such efforts in a memo released Monday.

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DOJ, Baltimore police agree on reforms ahead of Trump presidency

by Brian Seay

Officials announced an agreement Thursday which would have far-reaching implications for how police officers operate in Baltimore in the coming years.

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Baltimore launches ‘Gun Violence Enforcement Division’

by Brian Seay

Officials in Baltimore launched a "Gun Violence Enforcement Division" this week, a unit of "elite" prosecutors and police who will work together to make sure gun convictions stick - something the city's been struggling with.

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Pic of the Day: The western district way

by Joey Clementine

Baltimore Police showed off an old lemon squeezer revolver they took recovered from a 64-year-old man they arrested Tuesday.

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Baltimore anti-violence group suspended after police find guns, drugs in offices

by Chris Eger

City officials have partially halted the operations of a program staffed by felons turned “violence interrupters" following the discovery drugs and at least seven guns in their offices.

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Police open $500 anonymous illegal gun tip line (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Officials in Baltimore, Maryland, have issued a standing bounty on illegal working firearms in the city, promising tipsters $500 for each lead that pans out.

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