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Criminal Investigation Division

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:58
Criminal Investigation Division

Baltimore Police CID - Criminal Investigation Division - There was a time when before arriving to the scene of the crime a detective knew what happened, and who did it. Then we started getting better detectives, guys and gals that worked a scene, talked to witnesses, neighbors, those arrested in the area, and anyone they could get information. Like anything, we had good and we had bad, Thank God, we had many many more good, than we had bad.

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Communications Division

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:56
Communications Division

In September of 1931, two years before Radio Car Communications would go into effect Commissioner Gaither would approach the Board of Estimates with this idea, here's a Sun paper Article talking about the plans. On 4 May 1933 Our Radio Communication was established, it was the first radio communications system between Patrol Vehicles and a Central Dispatcher 

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Crime Lab

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:55
Crime Lab

1948 - The Baltimore Police Department’s Crime Laboratory began. It was built in a small room that was allocated for a crime laboratory as a part of the Detective Division, where then Sgt. Anthony F. Nelligan initiated the laundry and dry cleaning marks identification section, which he expanded to include handwriting and documents examination. He was joined by Sgt. Joseph Reitz who performed firearms examinations.

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Crisis Negotiation Team

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:53
Crisis Negotiation Team

The history of the Baltimore Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), formerly known as the Hostage Negotiation Team, is forged by the members of this unique unit, past, and present. Their exemplary intelligence, common sense, skill, ability and courage in addressing one of the most challenging and stressful incidents that a law enforcement officer could encounter – negotiating for someone’s life - cannot be truly measured. Their loyalty to the Department and dedication to the citizens of Baltimore is woven into the fabric of hundreds of lives saved by the members of this Team - again, past and present. Former Team members who contributed to this document are Mark Lindsay, Sharon Marr, Frank Wagner, Michael Cassizzi, Richard Puller, Ronald Roof, Jose Rosado, and Samuel D. Tress.

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Homicide Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:52
Homicide Unit

The Homicide Unit in our department is one of the most prestigious and most well known of the units, right up there with K-9 and the Aviation Unit. You will see our BPD Homicide personnel in action from the past up to the present and see how they have solved some of the worse crimes man can commit. Our own guys who have been able to bring closure to grieving families, that have lost a family member.

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Internal Investigation Division

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:50
Internal Investigation Division

On 4 May 1966 Internal Affairs, Internal Investigations, Inspectional Services, call what you want, the newspapers were calling it a Watchdog Squad with Police watching police, or police, criminals. "The city’s new police complaint evaluation board issued regulations yesterday (19 Nov 1965) authorizing any member to call in the state police for a “supplemental” investigation of police misconduct charges after the city police department has completed its inquiry."

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Inner Harbor Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:49
Inner Harbor Unit

Baltimore's Inner Harbor is the most visited attraction in the City. Visitors from all around the State,  around the country, and the world come to see the many attractions, gift shops, and fine dining. At the Inner Harbor you can't but help but to run into one of the fine officers detailed there to make your visit more enjoyable. You will be met with the utmost courtesy that is inherent with the Baltimore Police Department. These officers are highly trained and willing to help anyone with a question or needs help or directions. Just ask and they will be able to assist you.

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K-9 Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:48
K-9 Unit

On 11 December 1956, an article was published in one of our local newspapers written by Martin Millspaugh pertaining to Scotland Yard. This article, the last of a series was devoted to the use of police dogs in London. As a result of the letters and inquiries received by Commissioner James M. Hepbron, an article appeared in the Morning Sun on 17 December 1956, which briefly stated that Commissioner Hepbron was interested, and saw the possibilities of using dogs in the Baltimore City Police Department. A day later on the 18th of December two dogs that had had been previous trained were offered to the department and, with two officers also with previous dog experience, the program was put into effect on an experimental basis. By the middle of January 1957, fourteen dogs had been acquired as potential candidates and fourteen men were selected and assigned to the K~9 Corps. These men were chosen as a result of a questionnaire which was sent to all members of the department asking for volunteers. These men and dogs were trained daily until March 1, 1957. At that time, they were put on the street on Friday and Saturday nights, working the areas where the crime was most prevalent. Shortly after this, actually on April 17, 1957, ~ Commissioner Hepbron, considering the experiment a success, went before the Mayor and City Council and appropriations were made through the Board of Estimates which resulted in the K-9 Corps becoming a permanent part of the Baltimore City Police.

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