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December 11, 2017

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As violence mounts, trust in Baltimore police wavers

Monday, Dec 11

Beset by corruption probes and civil rights oversight, Baltimore Police Department struggles to rebuild trust with community as crime spikes "out of control" and politicians bicker over how to reverse violence.

Prosecutor who raised early questions about Gun Trace Task Force officer speaks out

A former Baltimore assistant state's attorney speaks out about questions she raised about indicted Sgt. Wayne Jenkins

Possibility of suicide in Baltimore Det. Sean Suiter case puts some family benefits on the line

Police commissioner Kevin Davis raised the possibility last week that Det. Sean Suiter death could be a suicide rather than a murder. If that proves to be the case, the detective's family would likely lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits.

As Baltimore awaits FBI response to take over Det. Sean Suiter investigation, analysts say it’s a tough call

It’s now been a week since Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis wrote a public letter asking the FBI to take over his department’s investigation into the shooting death of Det. Sean Suiter, and still no answer.

Convicted Baltimore murderer, released from life sentence, is arrested with guns, fentanyl, police say

A notorious Baltimore crime figure and convicted murderer who in 2015 struck a deal with prosecutors to be released from prison after more than 35 years behind bars is now back in jail, his latest shot at freedom on the line.

During lesson on handling police encounters, Baltimore youths suggest it's cops who need the training

Teens and law enforcement officials met in Baltimore on Saturday to discuss best practices for handling police encounters as part of the Greater Baltimore Urban League's Saturday Leadership Program.