Baltimore officials are looking for a U.S. Justice Department review of the city police department's procedures and policies after several cases of use of force by officers have resulted in millions of dollars in legal settlements and public outcry.
Commissioner Anthony W. Batts announced Friday that he was asking for a review. The move was backed by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who said in an emailed statement that she welcomed any partners willing to work in reducing excessive force complaints. A day earlier, City Council President Bernard Young sent a letter to outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking federal officials to take a look at the department.
Young wrote that cases of people not charged with crimes suffering injuries at the hands of arresting officers "damage the fragile relationship between the city's police officers and citizens."
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If no settlement money was available no suits would be filed.
ReplyDeleteCan't blame the cops of Baltimore.
ReplyDeleteLets get salisbury on that list
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ReplyDeleteIf no settlement money was available no suits would be filed.
October 4, 2014 at 10:44 AM
I think you're wrong. A lot of people would sue just for the principle. And to let them know their actions are not acceptable.
They / we need that done on Wico PD!
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