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Inner Harbor Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:49 Written by
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.

K-9 Unit

K-9 Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:48 Written by

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.

Marine Unit

Marine Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:46 Written by

Information from an 1886 Sun Paper article told us of how the department used to rent rowboats to cover their posts in the harbor. In fact, rumor had it that we used four boats, one in the Southern District, one in the Central District, and two for the Eastern District. The theory being the Marine Unit didn't start until much later [1891], and that the District's each took care of harbor patrols from 1860 until that1891 date. This receipt is for six days of a Southern District Boat rental written out to Marshal Jacob Frey. This shows us that it was the District, not a Marine unit that handled the waters bordering the Southern District, also by giving us a price of $2.50 a week and a total of $2.15 for six days, show it was just one boat at approx. .36 cents a day. If they had more than one boat the price would have been as much as four times higher. This is a great document to help us confirm these dates in history, it also shows this research is much like working a criminal case, which is partically why I enjoy looking up our history so much. A boat livery is a boathouse or dock on a lake or other body of water, where boats are let out for HIRE (rental), usually on an hourly, daily or weekly basis ...

Motors

Motors

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:45 Written by

The Baltimore Police Department's Motor's Unit was formed on 29 May 1914 with 5 Indian twin cylinder motorcycles. Their main duty was to chase down speeding horse-drawn vehicles but that quickly changed with the growing number of automobiles.  The unit has been in continuous operation since 1914.  In the beginning, they worked out of the Districts but in the 1930's they were reassigned to the newly formed Traffic Division, and were designated as the Traffic Enforcement Section, Motorcycle Unit (the division also had a parking control unit, a foot traffic unit that directed traffic downtown, and an accident investigation unit).  The number of officers has risen and fallen several times due to finances, or safety issues but is alive and well today.  The recently appointed commissioner is from California and he is a supporter of s.  Harley Davidson is the only brand used today and has been since 1920 when a Harley shop opened in Baltimore.  The department used Cushmans, and small Hondas but these were used for foot beat officers to get to their posts.

The Mounted Unit

The Mounted Unit

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:44 Written by

The standard chunk of Lorem Ipsum used since the 1500s is reproduced below for those interested. Sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 from "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" by Cicero are also reproduced in their exact original form, accompanied by English versions from the 1914 translation by H. Rackham.

1800 - 1900

1800 - 1900

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:42 Written by

From 1800 - 30 April 1800 - At this meeting, a committee of three persons from each ward was appointed to plan a reorganization of the “Night-watch”. At a subsequent assembly on April 30, this committee advised that the patrol be increased. The recommendation was approved, and by the vigilance of the watchmen, the disorder was suppressed for a time, to 29 August 1899 - When we lost our Brother Police Officer Alonzo B. Bishop and everything in between.

Baltimore Fun Facts

Baltimore Fun Facts

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:40 Written by

A list of known firsts that occurred right here in Baltimore. 

Citation of Valor

Citation of Valor

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 03:31 Written by

Sworn members who have sustained gunshot wounds, stab wounds, or serious injury under aggravated and hostile circumstances which could result in death or permanent disability while acting in their official capacity are eligible for this award.

Marshal Thomas Farnan

Marshal Thomas Farnan

Monday, 01 July 2013 03:20 Written by

There were chiefs, and there were chiefs. Some chiefs had become chief, chiefly by virtue of enormous and helpful political pull. Some have become chiefs merely because fortune happened to be in a sunny humor one day and blew a feather of leadership on their caps.

Commissioner Leonard Hamm

Commissioner Leonard Hamm

Monday, 01 July 2013 03:19 Written by

Commissioner Leonard Hamm who served as Baltimore's Police Commissioner for 2004-2007 tops the lists, followed by Edward Norris (2000-2002)


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