Public Safety

Members of Morgan State's FOP Lodge #142 are seeking a re-evaluation of the university's current approach to policing on campus and have questioned the department's leadership in a 11-page letter to university officials.

In a packed room a lot was discussed, but frustration over young people committing crime rose to the top of people’s concerns.

Around 90 residents have requested relocation help from the city, according to the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. A recent survey found that most Brooklyn Homes residents don’t feel safe in the area while many put crime, food insecurity and a poor police presence as among their top concerns for quality of life.

The state’s black bear population is thriving with populations growing into the Baltimore and DC metro-regions. Bear sightings are still unlikely, but if you see one, don’t panic.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott cites a 19% reduction in homicides and 18% reduction in non-fatal shootings over this time last year.

The Baltimore City Fire Department is working with a fleet of fire trucks that is operating with about 70% capacity and expects to ask for more taxpayer money to combat the issue.

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott unveiled his legislative agenda ahead of the upcoming session of Maryland’s General Assembly and his administration’s priorities include public safety and housing.

The Baltimore City Council approved the new police district maps in a split vote on Monday night.

A new law in Maryland went into effect this weekend that routes traffic violation fines into pedestrian safety programs benefitting Baltimore City Public School students.

In this month's Midday with the Mayor, Mayor Scott recaps National Night Out, his Public Safety Report, squeegee worker programs and new allocations for American Rescue Plan funds.