01 Jul

1 July 2014 Edward Henry Hanus

Today in Baltimore Police History 1 July 2014, we lost our Brother Edward Henry Hanus;

On 1 July 2014 Edward Henry Hanus passed away. He was good police, a good man, and a good friend, he will always be missed. If ever we need to remember the meaning of brother as in brotherhood, all we need to do is think of Ed, he is and always will be our Brother in blue… God Bless, Rest in Peace.

01 Jul

Fallen Officer Walter Davis

Fallen Officer Walter Davis - On this day in Baltimore Police History 1 July 1954 we lost our brother Police Officer Walter Davis to a Line of Duty Auto Accident based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/911-officer-walter-davis #‎BPDNeverForget‬

01 Jul

Radar Unit Began

1 July 1954 - Radar Unit Began it consisted of 2 cars 3 officers. Warnings were given for the first several weeks after that summons were issued.

01 Jul

Blue light emergency system

1 July 1970 Baltimore Police went to an all Blue light emergency signaling system on their patrol cars and emergency vehicles. Twenty-four years later on 28 May 1994, with a new car design, the department did away with the solo blue lights and went back to the traditional red and blue lights.

01 Jul

Baltimore's Police Commissioners and imprisoned

1 July 1861, Military arrested Baltimore's Police Commissioners and imprisoned them at Fort McHenry.

02 Jul

Sgt. Thomas P. Joyce

Today in BPD History 2 July 1949 we lost our Brother Sgt Thomas P Joyce to a heart attack. Sgt Joyce had a brother Patrolman William P. Joyce, of Northern District, who was killed in line of duty on 4 April 1949. Click index.php/en/component/k2/item/948-officer-james-joyce for information his Brother's death.

Police Sergeant Collapses, Dies

Heart Attack on Street Fatal to Thomas P. Joyce

Sergeant Thomas PP rejoice, 44, a member of the Baltimore Police Department since 29 October 1931, died suddenly yesterday morning after collapsing from a heart attack in front of a Barber shop in the 800 block of popular Grove St.

Sergeant Joyce, until three days ago a member of captain Alexander Emerson vice squad, had been on the police sick list since June 19th and at his own request had just been transferred to the northwest district.

Slight Attack Earlier

Relatives said he suffered a slight attack in his home at 3705 Givens Ave early yesterday but recovered sufficiently to go to the barbershop.

In the shop he complained of feeling faint. The collapse on the pavement outside followed and SARS and Joyce was pronounced dead on arrival at West Baltimore General Hospital.

During almost 18 years of service, stars in Joyce had one eight commendations for outstanding police work.

Brother Killed on Duty

He served first in the Northern District, shortly after his promotion to Sergeant in 1939, he was transferred to the northwestern district, and in 1944 was made a member of the vice squad.

Earlier this year a brother of the Sergeant, Patrolman William P. Joyce, of Northern District, was killed in line of duty. .

Sores and Joyce is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen M. Joyce; A daughter, Mrs. Dolores Lundqvist, and a grandchild

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/948-officer-james-joyce

02 Jul

Fallen Officer Officer Edward J. Kowalewski

On this day in Baltimore Police History 2 July 1962 we lost our brother Police Officer Edward J. Kowalewski to Gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/955-officer-edward-j-kowalewski #‎BPDNeverForget‬

03 Jul

Fallen Officer Brian Donte Winder

On this day in Baltimore Police History 3 July 2004, we lost our Brother - Police Officer Brian Donte Winder to gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/789-officer-brian-winderl #‎BPDNeverForget‬

03 Jul

Fallen Patrolman John E Harris

Fallen Patrolman John E Harris - On this day in Baltimore Police History 3 July 1925 we lost our Brother Park Police - Patrolman John E Harris https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/933-patrolman-john-harris #‎BPDNeverForget‬

03 Jul

Fallen Turnkey John J. Lanahan

Fallen Turnkey John J. Lanahan - On this day in Baltimore Police History 3 July 1919 we lost our Brother Baltimore Police Turnkey John J. Lanahan based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/958-turnkey-john-j-lanahan #‎BPDNeverForget‬

03 Jul

Fallen Detective John S. Pontier

Fallen Detective John S. Pontier - On this day in Baltimore Police History 3 July 1899 we lost our Brother Detective John S. Pontier, one of the best-known members of the police force, died at 11:25 o’clock last night at his home, 1426 North Bond St. Death was attributed to blood poisoning, caused by injudicious cutting of a corn in early May 1899. His system at the time had been weakened by overexertion during the three weeks previous to the election in which his work schedule left him little time to recuperate from the surgery. For several days before his death, it was challenging for him to take on necessary nourishment. He was attended to by Dr. Martin F. J. Cameron, 425 N. Broadway.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/844-detective-john-s-pontier

03 Jul

Aviation Unit is back up in the air's of Baltimore City

3 July 2001 - Baltimore's Aviation Unit aka Fox lifts off from Martin State Airport at 4 PM for the first time since 4 Nov 1998 when we lost Officer Barry Wood in a tragic accident outside B&O railroad museum when Fox came down. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/aviation-unit.html

04 Jul

Hammerless Guns 1st issued in the BPD

Hammerless Guns 1st issued in the BPD - 4 July 1895 - Hammerless Pistols for the Police - Baltimore Sun, 4 July 1895 - Page 21

3 July 1895 - Twelve 38-caliber hammerless pistols were received yesterday by the police commissioner's office as the first part of a purchase of this variety of firearm for the Baltimore Police Department. The old-style pistols with hammers had to be cocked before they could be fired. The new ones are fired by a combination of pressure on the trigger and on a spring in the back of the weapon's handle, which is pressed by a firm grasp of the hand on the weapon. Each of the Commissioners will have one of the new pistols. Marshal Frey, Deputy Marshal Farnan and each of the Department's Captains from each of the Department's Districts will also receive one of these new pistols.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/k2/weapons.html

04 Jul

Fallen Officer John T. Lloyd

Fallen Officer John T. Lloyd - On this day in Baltimore City Police History 4 July 1889 we lost our brother, Police Officer John T. Lloyd to gunfire.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/961-brother-patrolman-john-t-lloyd #‎BPDNeverForget‬

04 Jul

Cornerstone of Washington Monument First Lid

Cornerstone of Washington Monument First Laid - 4 July 1815 - On this day in Baltimore City History 4 July 1815 the cornerstone of Washington Monument was first laid - it would be completed 25 Nov 1824 and was the first monument erected for George Washington in our country. The glorification of George Washington began long before his death in December 1799, and the dedication of a memorial in his honor seemed certain. A monument honoring Washington in Baltimore was first proposed in 1809, and a committee was formed to commission and fund said monument. In 1811, Baltimore held the first of six lotteries, authorized by the Maryland General Assembly, eventually raising enough funds to construct a Washington Monument in Baltimore. Robert Mill's design was chosen in an architectural competition in 1815, and the cornerstone laid on July 4 of that year, As a side note Robert Mills also designed the more famous Washington Monument in the District of Columbia but it was not completed until 1885. A brief history on that is as follows Construction of the monument began in 1848, was halted from 1854 to 1877, and finally completed in 1884. The hiatus in construction happened because of co-option by the 'Know Nothing party', a 'lack of funds', and the intervention of the 'American Civil War'. Two of which make interesting reading, the, Know Nothing Party, and of course the American Civil War. A difference in shading of the marble is visible approximately 150 feet or 27% up, shows where construction was halted. During the stop and start of construction, Robert Mills' design was modified significantly.

05 Jul

Fallen Officer James Murphy

Fallen Officer James Murphy - On this day in Baltimore City Police History 5 July 1870 we lost our Brother Police Officer James Murphy to an assault based on the following:

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/974-officer-james-murphy #‎BPDNeverForget‬

05 Jul

The Vice Squad was initiate

5 July 1938 - Baltimore Police initiate the “Vice Squad” a name for the unit was going to be, the “Clean-up Squad” set up under the concept of preventing or reducing STDs – The unit was began within hours of a report made to the Grand Jury. Newspapers of the times speculated that there was an underlying reason for this squad, and that it had more to do with combating organized crime, and that it resulted from two tavern bombings, on Druid Hill Ave and Whitelock St. The other on Woodyear St. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/vice-squad.html

06 Jul

Zachariah's Birthday

06 Jul

Final Roll Call Detective Edward Chaney

Final Roll Call Detective Edward Chaney - Today in BPD history 6 July 2019 we lost our Brother Retired Detective Edward Chaney. We that knew him, loved him. He worked as hard to fight crime and suppress evil as he did to make us laugh. He fought crime as hard as anyone, and was taken from us by the biggest serial killer in the country when he faced cancer, twice beating it the first time, but the second time it came back even harder and was a fight that no one could have won. He will be remembered for the fighter he was, but more for the friend he was to those that were lucky enough to have had him in their lives.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/858-retired-detective-edward-chaney.html

07 Jul

Sgt. William F. Higgins helped adopt the fingerprint system

Today in BPD History 7 July 1915 we lost our Brother Sgt William Higgins of the Bertillon Bureau of Identification he and Sgt John Casey helped adopt the fingerprint system of identification first used in Baltimore 26 Nov 1904
https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/942-sgt-william-f-higginsl #BPDNeverForget

07 Jul

Fallen Officer - Patrolman George Kessler

On this day in Baltimore Police History 7 July 1918 we lost our Brother, Patrolman George Kessler to a heart attack based on the following; https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/item/1080-patrolman-george-kessler.html #BPDNeverForget‬

08 Jul

Final Roll Call Detective Ralph Oakes

Final Roll Call Detective Ralph Oakes - Today in BPD History 8 July 2018 Retired Detective Ralph Oakes’ passed away from illness. He will be dearly missed by his fiancée, Michelle, his children, family, and friends. He will also be missed by his Brothers and Sisters of The Baltimore Police Department.

Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten

09 Jul

Police Suicide - Lt Charles H McClean

On this day 9 July 1918 in BPD History, our Brother Lieutenant Charles H McClean, took his own life, I would like for us all to take a moment to remember Lt McClean and to think of our police, while we pray they find peace in their lives while trying to keep the peace to our communities. This is happening way to often, and as we can see here, it has been happening for far too long. We need to keep a close eye on or police family.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/item/1079-lieutenant-charles-h-mcclean.html #‎BPDNeverForget‬

09 Jul

Dog-Pole first introduced

On this date 9 July 1943 - Baltimore Police Department put a 'Dog-Pole' in the trunks of patrol cars to help secure dangerous dogs while waiting for SPCA to take the animal off their hands.

http://www.baltimorepolicemuseum.org/images/The_Evening_Sun_Fri_Jul_9_1943_dog-pole.png #BPD_History

10 Jul

Final Roll Call Det. Shane Volk

Today 10 July 2013 Baltimore Police History we lost our Brother Det. Shane Volk to an off-duty vehicular accident based on the following https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/801-det-shane-volk.html #BPD_History

11 Jul

BPD - Strike

Today in Baltimore Police History 11 July 1974 - The Baltimore Police went on Strike - the unionized officers of the Baltimore Police Department were striking for better wages, joining many other municipal workers of the city the time. State troopers were brought in the next day to help keep the peace along with non-striking officers. By the 16th, the strike was over. Many other municipal workers were given an increase in their wages, but the police were only given a planned increase to begin the next year. The Commissioner at the time

Donald D. Pomerleau fired any of the striking officers and revoked most of the union's right

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/our-police/1974-police-strike.html

12 Jul

Marshal Jacob Frey Retired

Jacob Frey Retired
12 July 1897 in Baltimore Police History my hero Marshal Jacob Frey (Retired) - As reported by the Baltimore Sun - On 12 July 1897, the active connection of Marshal Jacob Frey, with the Police Department ceased. On 7 October 1897, Capt. Samuel T. Hamilton was elected Marshal of Police to succeed Marshal Frey. Marshal Hamilton was a veteran officer of the Civil War and a man of indisputable courage and integrity. For many years following the great civil conflict he had served on the Western frontier and took part in the unremitting campaigns against the Sioux and other Indian tribes, who were constantly waging war upon the settlers and pioneers as they pushed their way toward the setting sun, building towns and railroads and trying to conquer the wilderness and its natural dwellers.

In the Sioux campaign of 1876, when Gen. George A. Custer and his gallant command, outnumbered ten to one by the Indians in the valley of the Little Big Horn, were annihilated, Captain Hamilton and his troop rode day, and night in a vain effort to re-enforce Custer and his sorely pressed men. It was on 26 June 1876, the Seventh United States Cavalry rode and fought to their deaths, and on 27 June 1876 the day following, the reinforcements arrived, exhausted from their terrific ride across the country. Captain Hamilton and his troop fought through the rest of the campaign, which resulted in Sitting Bull, the great Indian war chief, being driven across the US Borders into the Canadian frontier. It would be more than 20 years after fighting Sitting Bull that Hamilton would come to Baltimore and become the successor to Marshal Jacob Frey, Frey himself was no slouch, having led Baltimore Police into riots the same he himself went into battle against Indians while helping to lead America to the Western Frontier.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/k2/marshal-jacob-frey.html

12 Jul

Police Clerk Thomas J. Dillon

On this day 12 July 1926 in Baltimore Police History, we lost our brother Police Clerk Thomas J. Dillon to gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/912-police-clerk-thomas-j-dillon.html #BPDNeverForget

12 Jul

Unlimited Medical

12 July 1973 - Unlimited Medical - It provided that all employees, both civilian and sworn, who entered on duty prior to 16 July 1973, were entitled to sick leave benefits in keeping with the existing Baltimore Police Department’s policy of unlimited sick leave. All civilian employees hired after this· date were entitled to one day of sick leave for each month of completed service. A maximum of 150 days could be accumulated. If the employee so desired, one of each four unused sick leave days (maximum 3 days) accumulated during each year could be converted to cash.

12 Jul

Fallen Hero - Detective Sergeant Raymond Golderman

On July 12, 1934, we lost our brother, Detective Sergeant Raymond Golderman, who passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage while working in the Police Headquarters' Building out of the Bertillon Bureau (predecessor to the identification and fingerprint section). May he continue to rest in peace, and we will keep him in our thoughts on this day in Baltimore Police history. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/content/article/561-sergeant-william-nicholson

15 Jul

Martin 'Marty' Domzalski

Today 15 July 1999 in BPD history we lost our Brother P/O Martin 'Marty' Domzalski after he took his own life, on 20 July 1981, we lost our Brother Police Officer Ronald L. Tracey to gun fire Marty was Officer Tracey's partner, but was on an H-Day when his partner was killed officer's take the responsibility of protecting their partners very personal, and in this case, Officer Domzalski never got over not being there. It haunted him for years until he couldn't take it anymore and on this day in 1999 he took his own life.

15 Jul

Fallen Officer - Officer Jacob Zapp

Police Officer Jacob Zapp Baltimore City Police Department EOW: Wednesday, July 15, 1891 Cause: Struck by train

On this day in Baltimore City Police History 1891, we lost our brother Police Officer Jacob Zapp of the Southern District when he was struck a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive on Ostend Street near China Street in South Baltimore killing him instantly, . The officer was walking near the track during a thunderstorm and stepped across the rails to avoid a puddle of water. Locomotive 634 was backing down the track. The rush of rain and the thunder prevented the patrolman from hearing the locomotive, and as his head was bowed to avoid the downpour he did not see it approaching until the locomotive was close to him. Then he raised his hand instinctively as if to stop the locomotive. That was the last of him. Witnesses of the accident ran to the spot where it had occurred and were horrified at what they saw. The body had been so mangled that the remains were gathered together, could all be put in a two-foot soapbox and a cigar box. Patrolman Zapp was fifty-seven years of age and had been on the force since August 27, 1872. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/784-police-officer-jacob-zapp

15 Jul

First recorded academy class layoffs

15 July 1976 - Baltimore has some of its first recorded academy class layoffs - effected were classes 76-2 and 76-3 both of which were eventually rehired by the department on 14 January, 1977 and 31 January, 1977. Class 76-2 had 29 of the 34 come back and 76-3 had 27 of the original 31 trainees come back

16 Jul

The World's First Parking Meter

Today - July 16 - in 1935 the world's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City

We go back to the early 1920s mid 30s in Oklahoma City. There was no regulated parking anywhere yet. People would just park their cars in the streets and left them there until they needed them again. In shopping areas most of the parking spaces were occupied by employees who worked downtown, leaving no room for potential customers. Traffic congestion problems were common in big cities. It was hurting business, and soon people started to think about a way to regulate the parking time.

Baltimore wouldn't see it's first parking meters until 1 November 1955, when 803 machines were installed in the area of North Ave and Charles Street. The meters were part of a pilot program to see if they would become a positive revenue. The first week they pulled in near $2000.00 by the end of the second week, they had raised $6,589.00 and at the end of the 48 day trial, these 803 parking meters made the city nearly $29K and this was before fines for parking violations, expired meters, towed vehicles etc. Baltimore planed on adding a total of nearly or just over 10,000 meters throughout the city, and if the North Ave pilot was any indication as to the revenue each machine would raise, the city would see just in parking meters without violation approx. $2,153,500.00 a year before expenses. Half went to the parking meter company, around $100,000.00 would go to hiring employees to empty the machines, maintain the machines, repairs etc. leaving the city with around $976,750.00 in extra revenue. and this was in 1956 those numbers today must be staggering.

17 Jul

Southwestern District was first opened

17 July 1884 The Southwestern District was first opened at Calhoun and Pratt Streets (200 S Calhoun St) where it remained until 11 July 1958 when they moved to their present location at 424 Font Hill Ave. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/districts/sw.html

18 Jul

Change of Uniform for Traffic Police Officers

18 July 1922 - Baltimore City Traffic Police Officers will no longer have to wear their Coats while directing traffic. All other officers would have to continue wearing their coats year round. Gen. Gaither said, 'Other officers can dip into the shade, but our traffic regulators [officers] do not have that luxury.' It wouldn't be until 6 June 1925 before all police would have the choice. It should also be pointed out that in both cases, it was only day-work police 8 AM to 4 PM shift that could shed their coats, in the high heat days of summer.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/traffic-section.html

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/851-coatless-cops-no.html

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/850-baltimore-police-officers-1st-to-go-coatless-in-public.html

19 Jul

Radio cars are marked for the 1st time

19 July 1944 - Radio cars are marked for the first time departmental history. The Commissioner at the time Hamilton Atkinson said the cars could not be missed as they will have 12' letters running down both sides of the cars that simply reads 'POLICE' NOTE - Accident investigation vehicles were marked prior to the 1944 radio cars

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/images/BPD/BPD-Pics/Sun_Wed__Jul_19__1944_72.jpg #BPD_History

20 Jul

Fallen Sgt. James L. Scholl

On this day in Baltimore Police History 20 July 1953, we lost our Brother Sgt. James L. Scholl to gunfire based on the following.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/829-sergeant-james-l-scholl #‎BPDNeverForget‬

20 Jul

Fallen Officer - Officer Ronald L. Tracey

On this day in Baltimore Police History 20 July 1981, we lost our Brother Police Officer Ronald L. Tracey to gun fire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/804-officer-ronald-l-tracey #‎BPDNeverForget‬

21 Jul

Fallen Officer - Officer Richard Thomas Miller

On this day 21 July 1986 we lost our Police Officer Richard Thomas Miller to a vehicular assault as he was run down while on duty based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/970-officer-richard-miller #‎BPDNeverForget‬

22 Jul

Fallen Officer - Officer Robert Kuhn

On this day 22 July 1965 we lost our Brother, Officer Robert Kuhn to gunfire based on the following:

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/956-officer-robert-kuhn #‎BPDNeverForget‬

22 Jul

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Strike

22 July 1877, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad strike; workers went on strike along line, demonstrated in Cumberland, struck and rioted at Baltimore. Marshal Jacob Frey held crowds off for hours waiting for backup, then as the fighting began he told his men not to shoot until they see the whites of their eyes.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/k2/marshal-jacob-frey.html

23 Jul

Charles D. Gaither Launched

Today in BPD History 23 July 1940 is anniversary of the launch of the all steel police boat Charles D. Gaither! Built by Spedden Shipbuilding‘s Canton Yard she served as Baltimore City’s first all steel patrol boat for 31 years before she became the Baltimore City Fire Department Battalion Chief’s vessel. She is currently owned by the Baltimore & Chesapeake Steamboat Company.

Fundraising efforts are currently underway to restore this boat. Follow this Facebook page for more info. Donations for the effort can be made here.

24 Jul

The Baltimore Flood

24 July, 1868 (Friday) - The Baltimore Flood overtook the city. In a crisis the bravery of Commissioner Carr in rescuing the victims of the catastrophe, became a matter of national fame. Harper's Weekly, at the time, in a long article on the floods, quoted the following editorial notice from the Baltimore Sunday Telegram, of July 26, 1868: 'It is a true saying, that in times of great public calamities, some men rise to the position of a greatness, and such was the case with Police Commissioner James E. Carr. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/our-police/1868-the-baltimore-flood.html

26 Jul

Fallen Patrolman James M. Moore

On this day in Baltimore Police History 26, July 1929 we lost our Brother Patrolman James M. Moore to a line of duty shooting that took place some 43 years earlier in 1887 when a bullet that was left lodged in his chest caused his death; based on the following https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/972-patrolman-james-m-moore.html #‎BPDNeverForget‬

26 Jul

Fallen Officer Lorenzo Arnest Gray

On this day in BPD History 26 July 1972 - We lost our Brother Police Officer Lorenzo Arnest Gray

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/928-patrolman-lorenzo-gray #‎BPDNeverForget‬

27 Jul

Traffic Division

27 July 1905, The 'Beauty Squad' otherwise known as the 'Traffic Squad' went on duty. Some wore a patch on their left sleeve of the Maryland Coat of Arms surmounted by an Eagle with outstretched wings. This was done to set them apart from other police in the area, an interesting note in the colors of the Calvert family Quarters, instead of Or and Sable (Gold and Black) they were given Orange and Black in error as the patch maker mistook Or for an abbreviation of Orange. Initially, our men didn't wear the patch, before long they all wore the patch and a distinct orange and Black cord on their helmets. To this day we still use Orange and Black for our ribbons and in other city logos and mottoes.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/traffic-section.html

27 Jul

Community Services Division

27 July 1971 - the Community Relations and Youth Divisions were combined into a new division known as the Community Services Division. The creation of this division and the resulting centralization of Administrative functions provides an effective channel of communication between the Police Officer and the community he serves. The major thrust of our expanded Community Services function is aimed at our young people. It is the Division's job to keep clear the channel of communication between officers and the community. The accomplishment of this mission is aided by the division's two Summer Camp operations located at Camp Perkins and Camp Ritchie. Also, our Officer Friendly Program geared for its first full year of operation.

28 Jul

Renny Miles' Birthday

Happy heavenly birthday to my best friend Renny Miles. You are gone but your legend and your friendship will never be forgotten.

28 Jul

The first African American male officers were hired

Today in BPD History 28 July1938 The first African American male officers were hired. Their names were Walter T. Eubanks Jr., Harry S. Scott, Milton Gardner, and J. Hiram Butler Jr. were hired in all of whom were assigned to plainclothes

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-history/afr-amer-police.html #BPD_History

30 Jul

First Female K9 Officer

Today in Baltimore Police History 30 July 1982 - The first female K9 officer is assigned. Officer Charlene M. Jenkins was handler to Max https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-history/women-police.html