Service - Pride - Honor: Baltimore Police Department Annual Report 2008

BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
2008
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Sheila Dixon Frederick H. Bealefeld, III

Mayor of Baltimore Police Commissioner
Service - Pride - Honor

Baltimore Police Department
Baltimore City at a Glance
Population……….640,150
Area……………...92 Square Miles
Local Attractions
• Pimlico Racetrack, home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg

of the Triple Crown
• Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, which boasts a long promenade, the

Pratt and Light Street Pavilions, the USS Constitution and the
Baltimore Science Center
• The National Aquarium, which houses over 660 species of

animals
• M & T Bank Stadium, home to the 2000 Superbowl Champion

Baltimore Ravens
• Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles

Major League Baseball Team
City Hall
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Mission Statement of the Baltimore Police

Department
The mission of the Baltimore Police Department, in

partnership with the Baltimore community, is to protect and
preserve life, protect property, to understand and serve the
needs of the city’s neighborhoods, and to improve the
quality of life by building capacities to maintain order,
recognize and resolve problems, and apprehend criminals
in a manner consistent with the law and reflective of shared
community values.
. . .to understand
and serve the needs
of the city’s
neighborhoods, and
to improve the
quality of life
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Mayor Dixon’s Crime Plan
• Build partnerships with federal and state law

enforcement experts.
• Engage citizens in the safety of their

communities and strengthening the relationship
between police officers and citizens.
“Those involved
with illegal guns
need to hear this
loud and clear:
Baltimore is about
to become the
worst place in
America for you
to conduct your
deadly business.”
Mayor Dixon
• Aggressively target our most violent offenders.
• Get illegal guns out of Baltimore.
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2008 Accomplishments
Drastic Violent Crime Reduction
The Crime Plan put in place by Police Commissioner

Bealefeld has shown proven results for Baltimore. In 2008,
murders were down 17 % and shootings were down over
6%.*
Amount of Percent of
TYPE OF CRIME 2007 2008 Increase/ Increase/
Decrease Decrease
MURDER 282 234 -48 -17.0%
FORCIBLE RAPE 146 137 -9 -6.2%
ROBBERY 3,895 4,026 131 3.4%
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 5,859 5,683 -176 -3.0%
VIOLENT CRIME TOTAL 10,182 10,080 -102 -1.0%
*2008 UCR Crime Statistics
Establishment of Gun Offender Registry Unit
A major portion of Mayor Dixon’s Crime Plan is ridding the

city of illegal guns. To that end, the Baltimore Police
Department established the Gun Offender Registry Unit in
January 2008. This unit is the only one of its kind in the State
of Maryland and is modeled after the concept of requiring sex
offenders to register with police departments so officials can
monitor such criminals. In this case, offenders who have been
convicted of certain gun crimes are required to register with
the Baltimore Police Department thereby creating greater
accountability of these offenders. Since inception, the Gun
Offender Registry Unit has registered over 500 gun offenders,
9 of whom have violated the terms of their registration.
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Fiscal Efficiency
In 2008 the Baltimore Police Department implemented
aggressive measures to reduce costs and increase fiscal
accountability. Some of the major achievements were as
follows:
• Worked collaboratively with Management Information
Section to audit telephone service expenditures, resulting in
significant savings to the Department.
• Provided Commanding Officers with bi-weekly overtime
data to assist with the monitoring and tracking of overtime
expenditures. Over $5 million dollars was saved by
increasing accountability and oversight of departmental
overtime (see chart below).
• Enhanced the BudgetStat process by identifying specific
areas of concern in overtime expenditures and ensuring
accountability.
• Through careful analysis the cost of our rental fleet was
reduced by 7% and our fueling practices were modified
which resulted in savings of more than $350,000.
Police Overtime Analysis by

Calendar Year 2007 vs. 2008
2,250,000
2,000,000
1,750,000
1,500,000
1,250,000 ——2007
1,000,000
750,000
500,000
——2008
250,000
0
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Training Improvements
Diamond Standard Training
One of Commissioner Bealefeld’s top priorities is to improve in

the amount and quality of training received by the men and women
of the Baltimore Police Department. Recognizing the importance
of such training, the Commissioner established the Diamond
Standard Training Program in 2007 as a pilot project. Building
upon this success, the program was increased citywide for 2008.
Diamond Standard Training is comprised of a revolutionary four

week training program designed to maximize discipline,
communication, teamwork, leadership and decision making skills
in policing. Unlike typical police in-service training programs
where individual officers are assigned to short-term training on an
ad hoc basis, Diamond Standard Training is the training of an
entire shift together for a period of time longer than any in-service
training the Baltimore Police Department has ever offered. Senior
officers and experts in the field are brought in to conduct training
on many aspects of law enforcement, from operational to
administrative. The officers are given new combat shooting
techniques, followed by training to stop so-called "Active Shooter"
incidents, similar to the shootings that occurred in
Columbine, CO and on the campus of Virginia Tech, VA.
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Officers are trained in weaponless techniques for control of

resisting suspects, and in finding and seizing illegal guns. They
learn the sophisticated crime analysis methods of the COMSTAT
process, and how to apply statistical analysis to the problems of
their own district and posts. In keeping with Baltimore’s tradition
of community oriented policing, officers spend a full week
working on how to improve communications with citizens,
including day-long encounters with adults and youth from the
community they serve. Finally they devise and present their own
work plans to guide their collective activity when they return to
the District.
Opening of Public Safety Training Facility “I am committed to
The Baltimore Police Department moved to a new training giving our public
facility following the renovations of the former Pimlico Middle safety personnel the
School in Northwest Baltimore. The facility is equipped with a
computer lab, larger classrooms, ample parking, and expanded best training avail-
physical training and defensive tactics facilities. At this location, able, and this ex-
Education and Training was able to create a 7-11 Crime Scene panded facility will
Room, which simulates a convenience store and has proven an help make that
invaluable asset in assisting trainees and veteran officers in calls
for service simulations ranging from customer disputes to possible,”
homicides. Additionally, Education and Training was able to add
defensive driver training, a course that would be impossible at the Mayor Dixon
old academy due to limited space.
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Increased Professionalism
Reduction in excessive force and discourtesy complaints
In 2008, excessive force complaints were reduced by 4% and

discourtesy complaints were reduced by 16%. This was due,
in part, to a 9% increase in random and targeted integrity
testing by the Internal Investigations Division, coupled with
increased accountability and an increased emphasis on
training.
Patrol Response Survey
The Patrol Response Survey is an innovative and progressive

program designed to evaluate a victim’s perception of police
effectiveness in response to a specific crime. By using
members of the community to assist in the administration of
the survey, the Baltimore Police Department has developed a
strategy that builds community relationships while creating a
foundation of information to assist in the creation of future
Sergeant Nicole Bennett assists commu- policies and training. This foundation of information offers
nity volunteer, Jane Reillo in the data-
basing survey results the Department the unique opportunity to strengthen the level
of service provided to all victims and enhance community
confidence in public safety. The development and results of
the Patrol Response Survey is offered by the Baltimore
Police Department as a professional evaluation model for all
law enforcement agencies.
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Increased Hiring Efficiency
One of the top priorities for the Police Department is closing

the gap between those hired as new recruits and officers who
leave the Department for retirement or other purposes.
In recent years the trend of rising attrition has been reversed.
Since the appointment of Commissioner Bealefeld in 2007,
the Department has hired more officers than it has lost to
attrition, the first time this has happened in several years.
The lucrative benefits that the Department offers, such as a
20 year retirement, competitive pay, and health insurance has
been a contributing factor in hiring and retaining committed
police officers.
Sworn Attrition & Hiring

400
338
350
286
300 273
263
267
250 211 266
185 188
200 227
208 146
180 222
150
100
50
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Year
Attrition Hiring
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Risk Management Unit
In 2008 the Department’s Medical Unit created a Risk

Management Unit designed to better identify those members
who have been injured by risk-related incidents. With the
technical assistance of our Management Information Systems
section, the Medical Unit has developed a database that
collects risk-related behaviors (preventable accidents, line of
duty and non-line of duty injuries, non-line of duty medical
leave and workers’ compensation claims) in one central
repository to accomplish this task. As the following charts
indicate, medical usage in the Baltimore Police Department
continues to decline.
TOTAL MEDICAL LEAVE, 2004 to 2008
30000
27644
25948
25000
20000
18089
MEDICAL LEAVE
15154
15000 13995
10000
5000
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Total Medical Days Lost 27644 25948 18089 15154 13995
Total Medical Days Lost
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University of Maryland Leadership Program
Police Commissioner Bealefeld is committed to quality

training and education of his employees, from the trainee in
the academy to the command staff at headquarters. In 2008, a
partnership was developed with the University of Maryland
University College to further this commitment. The course is
a seven week program designed to enhance the leadership
skills of police supervisors from sergeant to major. Students
meet face-to-face with instructors as well as complete online
classes. They participate in weekly conferences, lectures,
study group work and written assignments. The study group "UMUC is thrilled to
work includes conducting research and developing a specific partner with the Bal-
project for the Baltimore Police Department. Courses include timore City Police
Leadership and Time Management, Organizational Problem Department to help
Solving, Strategic Planning for Managers, Management further the education
Efficiency and Effectiveness.
of its officers and to
help address the
challenges they face
on duty,”
UMUC President
Susan C. Aldridge
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2008 Special Events
National Night Out
Each year across the country thousands of citizens,
community organizations, businesses and government
officials participate in National Night Out. In August 2008,
Mayor Dixon and the men and women of the Baltimore
Police Department took to the streets across the City to affirm
that neighborhoods belong to the good citizens of Baltimore.
During this 25th National Night Out we celebrated our
partnership of service.
...engage citizens
in the safety of
their communities
and strengthening
the relationship be-
tween police offi-
cers and citizens.
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2008 Special Events
Run to Remember
Each year on September 11th, the Baltimore Police and Fire
Departments honor the lives lost in the September 11th, 2001
terrorist attacks by participating in a 5 K footrace. Hundreds
of runners raced from Police Headquarters to Federal Hill on
the south side of the Inner Harbor in memory of this tragic
"Let us each day

that we see our
first responders
stop a moment to
say 'thank you' for
them putting their
lives on the line,"
Mayor Dixon
day seven years ago. Participating in the run were Mayor

Sheila Dixon, Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld,
Deputy Police Commissioner Deborah Owens, Command
Staff members, members of the SWAT team and Police
Academy, as well as dozens of Fire Department personnel.
Proceeds from the race go to the Baltimore Police
Foundation and the Baltimore Fire Department.
Commissioner Bealefeld with
Additionally, funds were used to support the Police trainees following the Run to
Department’s Citizens on Patrol Program. Remember
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2008 Special Events
Special Olympics Torch Run
In June 2008, members of the Baltimore Police Department

participated in the Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run to
benefit the Special Olympics. Officers ran from Ft. McHenry
to the Law Enforcement Memorial on President Street with
members of the Special Olympics.
(Deputy Commissioner Owens and her favorite charity, the Special Olympics)
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2008 Special Events
Above—Deputy Commissioner Owens presenting

t-shirts to participants of the Special Olympics
Torch Run
Right—Police Academy instructor with partici-

pants in run
12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Each year brave souls from the Baltimore Police Department

join several Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies for the
annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
Participants receive pledges to dip into the icy Chesapeake
Bay in January. This event raises millions of dollars for kids
each year.
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2009 Goals and Objectives
Technology Enhancements
Pocket Cop Program
Among Commissioner Bealefeld’s many priorities is his
commitment to improving the access to technology and equipment
that is vital to law enforcement officers during this period of
modern day policing.
In 2007, the department spent $1.5 million on radios,

chargers and other radio equipment
so all members of the department
had their own radios. In previous
years, officers would hand a radio
to the officer on the next shift along
with the keys to the patrol car. This
procedure was fine unless a
citywide emergency occurred that
required the mobilization of all
officers. In that event a major shortage of radios would occur,
greatly hampering communication.
In 2008, the number of Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs)

increased by 175. These ruggedized laptops have the
capability to run warrants and motor vehicle information,
communicate with other members of the department through
e-mail, receive information about calls for service, etc.
In 2008 operational control of CitiWatch was transferred to

the Department. All camera monitors were moved from the dis-
tricts to CitiWatch. This will save $200,000 without sacrificing
the number of monitoring hours. Camera assisted arrests increased
156% in the downtown area. Camera assisted robbery arrests
increased 378% in the downtown area. CitiWatch continues to
grow and an additional 27 cameras were added to the Poplar
Grove corridor bringing the total camera count monitored at
CitiWatch to 480 cameras. At the end of 2008 plans were
solidified and construction was started that will expand CitiWatch
adding an additional 17 monitoring stations. Construction is
expected to be completed by mid year 2009.
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2009 Goals and Objectives
Training Improvements
Expand Diamond Standard Training and Improve In-Service

Training
The innovative Diamond Standard Training will be further

expanded to include the Criminal Investigations Division and
the Violent Crime Impact Division. In-Service Training is
being overhauled to include Command Investigations
training, Neighborhood Services training, and bike training.
Partnership with Outward Bound
The Education and Training Section continues their

partnership with Outward Bound in an effort to work with city
youth and create a relationship of trust between kids and law
enforcement.
Community Outreach
The Baltimore Police Department has always recognized that
the community plays a vital role in fighting crime. In 2009,
the BPD will work to increase their partnership with the
citizens of Baltimore.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Initiative (Bigs in Blue)
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland currently

mentors 550 Baltimore City youth. Unfortunately, hundreds
await for responsible men and women to help guide their
lives. The Baltimore City Police Department’s Bigs in Blue
program aims to help by pairing officers with these youth.
Several Officers and civilian employees will volunteer in
2009 to mentor these promising young men and women of
Baltimore.
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UCR Crime Data
Adult Arrest Data
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Organizational Chart
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Office of the Police Commissioner
Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld, III has dedicated

his entire professional career to enforcing the law in Baltimore.
With his grandfather, great grandfather and great uncles all
having served on the city police force, Commissioner Bealefeld
began his career in 1981 as a Police Cadet and was quickly
promoted to sergeant in 1987. He spent much of his career as a
sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division, including the
elite Homicide Unit. In 2000 he was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant and worked to investigate major drug trafficking
organizations. He has since served as a District Commander,
Chief of Detectives and Deputy Commissioner of Operations.
He has been awarded several commendations including four
bronze stars. Since his appointment as Police Commissioner in
2007 the Baltimore Police Department has led the way in drastic
decrease in violent crime throughout the City of Baltimore. A
credit to the Department’s commitment , innovation and ability
to make Baltimore safer.
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Office of the Police Commissioner
Internal Investigations Division
The Internal Investigations Division (IID) investigates complaints
and serious disciplinary charges against personnel of the Baltimore
Police Department. IID initiates independent investigations of
complaints received against members of the department or when
violations, whether criminal, or violations of departmental rules,
regulations, or orders occur. In addition, IID conducts
investigations of excessive force, discourtesy, and harassment
which are subject to review by the Civilian Review Board.
Legal Affairs Section

Attorneys assigned to the Office of Legal Affairs represent both
the Police Commissioner and the Police Department in civil cases
pending in State and Federal courts. The Office of Legal Affairs
provides legal research regarding criminal statutes, ordinances,
and court decisions to determine applicability to local enforcement
responsibilities. The Chief Legal Counsel also assists in matters
relating to Departmental disciplinary procedures and policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Section

The Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Section (EEOC)
evaluates and investigates Departmental EEO policy and
complaints regarding EEO matters. This section advises the Police
Commissioner and acts as a liaison to ensure compliance with
Federal, State and Local laws. The objectives of the Department’s
EEO program are to establish fair departmental policy and provide
all employees with a compliant process to resolve discrimination
and harassment complaints.
Public Affairs Office

The Public Affairs Section disseminates information regarding the
Police Department to the media and to the general public. It
informs the public not just about crimes that take place, but also
about the many good things that Baltimore police officers do every
day. Additionally, the Public Affairs Section publishes an internal
newsletter several times a year in order to keep the sworn and
civilian members of the Department informed about various
Department activities and accomplishments, and maintains the
Department’s website.
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
The Operations Bureau is the enforcement and

investigative branch of the Baltimore Police Department.
It consists of the Patrol Division, the Detective Division,
the Violent Crime Impact Division and the Homeland
Security Division. More than 2,500 sworn and civilian
members of the Department are assigned to the Bureau.
These officers stand watch and are deployed in the air,
land and along the waterways. From horseback and
helicopter they are reducing crime and making Baltimore
safer.
Deputy Police Commissioner
Anthony Barksdale
Deputy Commissioner Anthony

Barksdale has been a member
of the Baltimore Police
Department for 16 years.
During his tenure with the
Department he has served in
the Southern District, Criminal
Investigation Division, Deputy
Commissioner of Operations
Office, Office of the Police
Commissioner, FAST, Criminal
Intelligence Section, Planning
and Strategic Analysis Section
and the Organized Crime
Division. He is a graduate of
the Baltimore Polytechnic
Institute, attended
Coppin State University and is
a graduate of the Harvard
Leadership in Crises program
in 2008 . He has been awarded
one bronze star, four
commendations and three unit
citations.
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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is comprised of nine Police Districts, the

Community Mediation Section and the Adult and Juvenile
Booking Section. This division is the largest and most
visible in the agency. The Patrol Division is also responsible
for special projects such as the Neighborhood Foot Patrol
Program, the Patrol Response Survey and the highly
successful Community Safe Zones and Adopt-a-Block
Programs.
Colonel John Skinner

Chief, Patrol Division
Colonel John Skinner has been a
member of the Baltimore Police
Department he has served in the
Northern District, Eastern
District, Criminal Investigation
Division, Criminal Intelligence
Section, Central District, and
Western District. Colonel
Skinner attended the University
of Dayton where he received his
Bachelors degree and the
University of Baltimore where he
received his Masters degree. He
has received one distinguished
service award, one
commendation, and two unit
citations. In 2006 he was named
Baltimore Magazine’s
Baltimorean of the Year for
creating the Community Safe
Zone Project.
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Patrol Division
Eastern Area
The Eastern Area consists of the Southeastern, Eastern, Northeastern

and Northern Districts. Among the many features of this area are the
Johns Hopkins Hospital, the neighborhoods of Fells Point and Canton,
the Reginald F. Lewis African American History Museum and several
institutions of higher learning, such as Morgan State University, the
College of Notre Dame, Loyola University and Johns Hopkins
University.
Lieutenant Colonel John Dodson, III has been a member of the Baltimore Police
Department for 27 years. He began his career as a Cadet in 1982 and upon
graduation from the Academy he served at the Central District. Other assignments
throughout his career included the Southeastern District, Northwestern District,
Lieutenant Colonel John FAST/MET, Western District and the Eastern District. Lieutenant Colonel Dodson
Dodson —Eastern Area attended the Community College of Baltimore. He has received one unit citation and
Commander the Police Commissioner's certificate of recognition.
Western Area
The Western Area consists of the Central, Northwestern, Western,
Southwest and Southern Districts. Among the many features and
attractions of this area are the National Aquarium, the Hippodrome
Theatre, the B&O Railroad Museum, Oriole Park at Camden Yards,
M & T Bank Stadium, the 1st Mariner Arena, Pimlico Racetrack,
dozens of hotels and the famous Inner Harbor.
Lieutenant Colonel Glenn D. Williams began his career with the Baltimore Police
Department on February 22, 1983. During his tenure with the Department he has
been assigned to the Western District, Education & Training Section, Central District,
Special Operations Division, Eastern District, Criminal Investigation Division,
Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Northeastern District, Chief of Patrol, Administrative Bureau, Central Records
Williams—Western Area Section, and the City Wide Operations/Public Housing Section.
Commander Lieutenant Colonel Williams has received two official commendations and one unit
citation.
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Central District
500 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland
The Central District attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each

year. Among the many attractions in the District are the Inner Harbor,
Mount Vernon, Lexington Market, the National Aquarium, and dozens
of fine restaurants. Some of Baltimore's most well known landmarks
are located in the Central District, including the Hippodrome Theatre,
the Alex Brown Building, the Baltimore Convention Center, and
Baltimore's City Hall.
Major John Bailey, Jr. has

been a member of the
for 35 years. During his
tenure with the Department he
has served in the Northeast
District and the Northern
District. Major Bailey has
received two bronze stars, one
unit citation, and thirty-five
commendatory letters.
Washington Monument
CENTRAL DISTRICT
2008 VIOLENT CRIME 1,250
2008 PROPERTY CRIME 4,302
2008 TOTAL CRIME 5,552
3 YEAR AVERAGE TOTAL CRIME 6,228
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Southeastern District
5710 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, Maryland
The Southeastern District is one of the most culturally diverse districts

in the city. Many Hispanic immigrants to Baltimore now call the District
home. Well-known for its many tourist attractions and businesses, the
Southeastern District includes Fells Point, Little Italy, Canton,
Highlandtown, Butchers Hill, and Greektown, to name a few of the
district's many great neighborhoods.
Major Bergeron is a graduate

of Johns Hopkins University.
He has been a member of the
Department he has been
assigned to the Central,
Eastern, Southern, and
Southeast Districts, as well as
the Organized Crime Division.
He has received a
distinguished service award,
two bronze stars, and a
commendation award.
Fells Point
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT
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Eastern District
1620 Edison Highway, Baltimore, Maryland
The Eastern District is the smallest of the City’s nine districts. The
District is the home of the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medical
Facility as well as the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, which is
highly regarded for its athletic programs and has been credited with
producing 7 NBA superstars.
Major Melvin Russell has been

a member of the Baltimore
Police Department for 30 years.
He began his career as a Cadet
in the Central Records section.
He has served at the
Southeastern District, Eastern
District, Tactical STOP Squad,
Criminal Investigations
Division, Organized Crime
Division, and the Northeastern
District. He attended the
Florida Institute of Technology
and Community College of
Baltimore. He has received one
Bronze Star, One Citation and
Johns Hopkins Hospital six Unit Citations.
EASTERN DISTRICT
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Northeastern District
1900 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, Maryland
The Northeastern District is home to Morgan State University, Good

Samaritan Hospital, Clifton Park Public Golf Course, Mt. Pleasant
Public Golf Course, Lake Montebello, and the newly constructed
Stadium Place on the grounds of the old Memorial Stadium, which is
the site of a new YMCA and senior housing facility.
Major Delmar Dickson has

tenure with the Department he
has served in the Central
District, Southeast District
Operations and Drug
Enforcement Unit, Northwest
District Drug Enforcement
Unit, Homicide Section and
Southwest District. He has
received one bronze star, one
Police Commissioner’s
Special Service Commenda-
tion, two unit citations and
numerous commendatory
letters. Parkside Neighborhood
NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT
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Northern District
2201 West Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland
The Northern District boasts 52 recognized neighborhoods with

over 70 active community associations. Among the most famous
neighborhoods are Roland Park, Guilford and Charles Village.
More than 1500 animals live in the 160 acre Maryland Zoo in
Baltimore, which is located in Druid Hill Park and is the Country’s
3rd oldest zoo. The district is home to the world-renowned Johns
Hopkins University Homewood Campus. Other higher learning
institutions located within the district include Loyola and the
College of Notre Dame.
Major Ross Buzzuro has been a

member of the Baltimore Police
the Southeast District, Criminal
Investigation Division,
Northwest District, Eastern
District, Southwest District, and
the Internal Investigations
Division. Major Buzzuro is a
graduate of the Community
College of Baltimore County
and is currently attending
Johns Hopkins University
where he is pursuing his
Bachelor of Science degree in
Management. He has received
Charles Village one unit citation and numerous
commendatory letters.
NORTHERN DISTRICT
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Northwestern District
5271 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland
The Northwestern District is one of the largest in the City. The district
has a diverse makeup of communities such as Hanlon, Park Heights,
Cross Country and Park Circle. The Northwestern District is home to
the world-renowned Pimlico Race Course, which is the second oldest
race track in the Nation and home to the second leg of the Triple
Crown. Pimlico has played host to racing icons such as Seabiscuit,
War Admiral and Secretariat.
Major Nathan Warfield joined

the Baltimore Police
Department in August 1990 as
a Cadet. During his tenure
with the Department he has
served in the Northwestern
District, Northern District,
Eastern District, Northeastern
District, Criminal
Investigation Division, the
Organized Crime Division,
Public Housing Section, TAC/
MET, and the Internal
Investigations Division. He
has received one bronze star,
one commendation and two
unit citations.
NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT
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Western District
1034 North Mount Street, Baltimore, Maryland
The Western District is comprised of several historic

neighborhoods such as Sandtown/Winchester, Poppleton,
Penn-North and Druid Hill. The former site of Edgar Allen Poe’s
home is now a thriving residential community that stands alongside
the University of Maryland’s Biotech Campus. The Western
District is also home to Coppin State University, which is known
nationally for its nursing and teaching programs.
Major Green has been

a member of the Department for
20 years. During his tenure
with the Department, he has
been assigned to the Western,
Northeastern and Northwestern
Districts, Internal
Investigations Division,
Homicide Section and the
Professional Standards
Division. He has received two
unit citations, a Chief’s Award,
and the safe driving award.
Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum
WESTERN DISTRICT
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Southwestern District
424 Font Hill Ave, Baltimore, Maryland
The Southwestern District is comprised of communities such as

Irvington, Lynhurst, Walbrook, Dickeyville, Edmondson Village and
Allendale. The Southwestern District is the home to Gwynns Falls and
Leakin Parks which together comprise more than 1000 acres—one of
the larger urban wilderness preserves in the United States. The
Southwestern District is also home to the historical 300 acre Loudon
Park Cemetery where Union and Confederate graves are located on
opposite hills.
Major Anthony Brown has

tenure with the department
he has served in the Eastern
District, Tactical Section-
Mounted Unit, Traffic
Investigation Unit, Motors
Unit, the Education and
Training Section, and
Southeastern District. He
attended Harford Community
College and Marshall
University. He has received
one Bronze Star, one
Commendation, and
numerous commendatory Leakin Park (Sun photo by Jerry Jackson:1999)
letters.
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT
2008 VIOLENT CRIME 996
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Southern District
10 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, Maryland
The Southern District is comprised of 12.79 square miles and

approximately 61,000 residents. It is home to M&T Bank Stadium,
home of the Ravens, and Camden Yards, home of the Orioles. The
district borders Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County, as well
as the Southwestern, Western and Central Districts.
Major Scott Bloodsworth has

been a member of the Baltimore
Police Department for 23 years.
the Eastern District, Central
District, Criminal Investigation
Division, and Western District.
He is a graduate of the
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
and has attended Essex
Community College. He has
received one commendation
and numerous commendatory
letters.
Camden Yards
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
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Detective Division
Homicide Section
Detectives assigned to the Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide

Section are some of the most experienced and highly skilled
investigators in the country. In addition to investigating all
homicides, they have investigative authority over all suspicious
deaths, police-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, stranger
abductions, threats on public officials and extortion cases.
Operations Squad—this unit is utilized for street enforcement, case

enhancement, search warrants, searching for fugitives, individuals
known to be wanted for questioning and other activities needed to
Colonel John Bevilacqua has close homicide investigations. In 2008 this squad of only four
been a member of the detectives managed to locate 331 murder witnesses, locate 65
Baltimore Police Department suspects, serve 168 arrest warrants, and conduct 3 search and seizure
for 29 years. During his warrants, leading to the recovery of several handguns.
tenure with the Department
he has served in the
Northeastern District, Cold Case Squad—the Cold Case Squad is responsible for
Eastern District, Criminal investigating cases for which the original detectives are no longer in
Investigation Division, the Homicide Section or cases in which there are DNA hits. The
Internal Investigations Cold Case Squad is responsible for providing case folders to the
Division, Northwestern
District, Organized Crime
Legal Section to fulfill Maryland Public Information Act requests.
Division, Southern District
and the Southwestern
District. He received a Escape and Apprehension Section
degree in Law Enforcement
from the University of
Baltimore and a Masters in The mission of the Escape and Apprehension Section is to
Administrative Science from expeditiously and efficiently – using the combined resources of
Johns Hopkins University. “Local, State, and Federal law enforcement partners – bring before
Colonel Bevilacqua is also a
graduate of the 210th Session
judicial review those who are charged with a crime in the Baltimore
of the FBI National Academy. Metropolitan region. The Escape and Apprehension Section is
He has received 30 comprised of the Regional Warrant Apprehension Task Force
commendations including (WATF) and the Fugitive Unit. In 2008, this section effectively
four Bronze Stars and two served 2388 felony warrants and 5740 misdemeanor warrants for
Unit Citations.
a grand total of 8128.
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Detective Division
Laboratory Section
The Baltimore Police Department’s Crime Laboratory is

accredited through the American Society of Crime Laboratory
Accreditation Directors . This section is comprised of the Trace
Analysis Unit, the Drug Analysis Unit, the Firearms
Examination Unit and the Latent Print Unit. These units are among
the most important in the Department. Without the support services
provided by the Crime Laboratory, proper investigations and
subsequent convictions would not be possible.
The Laboratory Section has continued to perform extensive analysis in

support of investigations throughout 2008. Increasing demand in the
biology (DNA) discipline was met successfully by the use of various
strategies. The needs of accreditation were successfully met through
both internal and external audits in 2008. The laboratory units were
audited again in all six accredited disciplines (Trace Analysis,
Questioned Documents, Controlled Substances, Firearms
Examination, Latent Prints and Biology) by ASCLD/LAB and the
process is on track to successful completion. We look forward in
2009 to the ongoing production of high quality services necessary for
successful case adjudication.
2008 Crime Laboratory Examinations

Evidence Type Examinations
Drugs 30545
Firearms 5314
Biology (DNA) 2114
Latent Prints 4614
Trace Evidence and QD 280
District Investigations Section
Detectives assigned to the District Investigations Section are

responsible for investigating all non-fatal shootings, street robberies,
burglaries, and aggravated assaults that occur in their respective
districts.
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Detective Division
Citywide Robbery Unit
The Citywide Robbery Unit handles the investigation, follow-up, and

apprehension of those responsible for commercial robberies in
Baltimore City. These detectives work closely with district detective
units to identify robbery patterns through similarities in modus operandi,
time, location, and description. The unit also has detectives assigned to
the FBI to investigate bank robberies that occur within city limits.
Sex Offender Registry Unit
The Sex Offender Registry Unit is responsible for registering all persons
who are required by law to register as a sex offender, child sex offender,
or sexually violent predator or offender residing in Baltimore City.
Special Investigations Section
Arson Unit
The detectives assigned to this unit are legally competent and specially
trained to testify as experts in certain arson and explosive-related cases.
They work in conjunction with members of the Baltimore City Fire
Department’s Fire Investigation Bureau to determine the origin and
cause of fires. They also work with members of the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms on cases of interstate arson, explosives and any
others that meet the criteria to prosecute at the federal level. In 2008
this unit investigated 459 fires, of which 305 were ruled arson. In
addition, the Arson Unit investigated 21 fire related fatalities.
Missing Persons Unit
The Missing Persons Unit investigates the reported disappearance or

runaway of all persons under 14 years of age, the reported
disappearance of all vulnerable adults who suffer from such disorders as
mental illness, and assists any unit requesting the expertise of missing
persons detectives. In 2008 the unit handled 223 cases involving
missing persons or runaways. Investigations resulted in the location and
clearance in 98% of these cases.
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Detective Division
Sex Offense Unit
The Sex Offense Unit is responsible for investigating cases involving

victims 13 years old and older, and almost all sex offenses as defined
under Maryland law. In 2008, over 449 cases were investigated
resulting in an 87% clearance rate, including the arrest of two serial
rapists that were implicated in crimes both in Baltimore and
surrounding jurisdictions.
Child Abuse Unit
The members of this unit are first responders and primary

investigators for all allegations of sexual child abuse and are first
responders and primary investigators for all physical child abuse cases
involving broken bones, bites, burns, or injuries severe enough to
require hospitalization. In 2008 this unit investigated 584 cases
involving child abuse or sex crimes against children. The unit has
maintained a clearance rate of over 81%.
Check and Fraud Unit
This unit investigates white collar crimes pertaining to bad checks in

excess of $500, forgeries, identity theft, embezzlement, bribery, credit
card fraud, theft of checks, wire fraud, impersonation, swindle/
confidence games, elderly fraud, and various international scams.
In addition to investigating cases, the unit attempts to reduce the
number of white-collar crime victims by giving informational
seminars to senior citizens and other groups. In 2008 this unit handled
165 cases and became members of the United States Postal Inspectors
Task Force.
Pawnshop Unit
The Pawnshop Unit helps to solve crime by assisting detectives and

officers search transaction sheets to recover stolen property and find
the suspect selling the stolen goods. In 2008 the Pawnshop Unit
seized $750,000 in goods from a single investigation of an unlicensed
pawnshop. This was in addition to recovering about $400,000 in
stolen property from Baltimore City Pawnshops throughout the year.
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Violent Crime Impact Division
The Violent Crime Impact Division (VCID) was restructured and

refocused under Commissioner Bealefeld. The detectives assigned to
VCID were instructed to identify and remove violent offenders and/or
organizations from the streets of Baltimore through targeted
enforcement. The Division is comprised of 21 street enforcement
teams, an undercover squad, two vice units, four squads who
investigate auto theft, an Asset Forfeiture Unit, a 666-Drug hotline for
receiving information about neighborhood drug dealing and seven
federal task forces who work with the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA), U.S. Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol
Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Maryland State Police (MSP).
Upon graduating from high
school in 1990, Colonel
Palmere was hired by the In 2008 the Violent Crime Impact Division (VCID) continued to focus
Baltimore Police on certain identified zones within the city as well as identifying and
Department as a Police targeting the most violent offenders. This course of action helped
Cadet. During his tenure Baltimore realize its lowest murder numbers in two decades.
with the Department he
was assigned to the The Division produced the following results in 2008:
Northern, Eastern, Central
and Southeastern Districts, • Total Arrests increased by nearly 40% with Felony Arrests
SWAT, Eastside Initiative,
FAST (Firearms
increasing 65%.
Apprehension Strike Team)
and the Organized Crime • Gun Arrests increased by 19.5% in 2008 to 447 from 374 in
Division’s narcotics and 2007.
gun unit. Colonel Palmere
is a graduate of the 218th
Session of the FBI National
Academy. He has received
three Bronze Stars for Vice Unit—the street enforcement arm of VCID concentrates efforts
Valor, six commendations,
on neighborhood quality of life concerns related to prostitution, illegal
four unit citations, two
Police Commissioner gambling, and liquor violations, all of which may lead to violence. All
Awards, one Special arrestees are debriefed, which results in valuable intelligence being
Service Commendation and obtained assisting in violent crime cases. The Vice Unit works with
over sixty commendatory You Are Never Along (YANA), an organization that provides outreach
letters and services for prostituted women. The Vice unit is working with
YANA regarding trafficking and other crimes surrounding the quality
of life issues concerning prostitution and to further educate officers
when handling these types of cases.
• seized nearly $400,000 in US Currency
• 865 quality of life arrests
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Violent Crime Impact Division
Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT)—RATT is a joint

operation between the Baltimore City and Baltimore County Police
Departments aimed at reducing the rate of stolen vehicles in the
Baltimore area. In addition, the unit’s focus has been directed to target
vehicles involved in violent crimes such as shootings, murders,
robberies and carjackings. In 2008, RATT has been very successful in
making arrests and assisting in numerous violent crime investigations
and closures. The unit deploys a License Plate Reader system (LPR’s)
as one of its primary tools while on patrol. Currently there are four
LPR’s in use which read and compare against stolen/wanted records
an average of 3,000 license plates per day.
• recovered 1,171 stolen vehicles
• made 824 arrests
Gun Tracing Task Force (GTTF)—this new task force, created in

2007 under Commissioner Bealefeld, consists of detectives from the
Baltimore Police Department, Maryland State Police, and Bureau of
our partnership
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). The purpose of this task force brings together fed-
is to suppress gun trafficking and unlawful firearms possession by eral, state, regional
targeting straw purchasers, people with clean records that purchase
guns for those with criminal records. Additionally, the GTTF targets and local authorities
the illicit gun dealers who fail to comply with State and Federal laws to enhance efforts in
governing the sale of firearms. In 2008 the GTTF seized 268 guns, the reduction of vio-
served 62 search warrants, and arrested 41 gun violators.
lent crime and drug
distribution
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force—our
partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United
States Customs, Bureau of Alcohol ,Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), US
Attorney’s Office and HIDTA, brings together federal, state, regional
and local authorities to enhance efforts in the reduction of violent
crime and drug distribution throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan
area. The teams have been successful in taking violent offenders off
the streets of Baltimore. They have successfully prosecuted several
violent organizations responsible for committing robberies and
murders.
• seized $28.7 Million in US currency
• disrupted/dismantled 70 violent drug trafficking organizations
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Homeland Security Division
The Homeland Security Division is comprised of the Special

Operations Section and Criminal Intelligence Section. The
Division provides direct support to all operational units by
providing a broad range of highly specialized services to
assist in the reduction of violent crime.
Special Operations Section

The Special Operations Section consists of the Aviation Unit, Traffic/
Motors Unit, Marine Unit, Emergency Services Unit, Mounted Unit,
Lieutenant Colonel Paul and SWAT.
Sheppard started his career
as a Cadet in 1978. During
his tenure in the Department, SWAT—the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit works hand-in-hand
he served in the Northwest
District, SWAT, Traffic,
each day with District Detective Units, Homicide, WATF, Citywide
Education and Training Robbery, and the Violent Crime Impact Division to serve high-risk
Section and the Special search and seizure warrants. These warrants directly target the most
Operations Section. He has violent criminals to include homicide and shooting suspects, gang
received one Bronze Star, members, and high-level drug dealers. When members of the SWAT
One Commendation, two Unit
Citations, 30 year Safe
team are not involved in live operations or training exercises, they are
Driving Award and over 100 deployed to high crime areas to conduct targeted enforcement and aid
letters of commendation. in the effort to reduce violent crime.
K-9—the Baltimore Police Department’s K-9 Unit was the first of its
kind in the nation. This strong tradition lives on in 2008 where over
twenty five members handle a total of twenty eight German Shepherd,
Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Labrador, and Tervuren dogs. The
Unit assists other members of the agency in locating suspects, drugs,
and guns. The Unit is also used for homeland security, where the dogs
conduct sweeps of such locations as the train station, sports stadiums,
and other venues that host major events and VIP visits.
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Traffic Unit— The Traffic/Motors unit supports the mission of the

Department by enforcing motor vehicle laws, providing traffic/crowd
control during major events, conducting accident investigations, and
providing escorts for visiting dignitaries. When not involved in the
aforementioned activities, the Traffic/Motors Unit deploys to high crime
areas to assist with crime suppression through targeted enforcement.
Aviation Unit—this unit is comprised of four state-of-the art

Eurocopter EC-120 helicopters that are equipped with a wide range of
integrated mission equipment to include an interoperable
communications package, a forward-looking infra-red (FLIR) 7000
thermal imaging camera system, microwave downlink, and a 30 million
candlepower searchlight. Using this equipment, pilots provide air
support for the purposes of drug interdiction, crime deterrence, search
and rescue, officer safety, homeland security, environmental crime
enforcement, and assistance in barricade, hostage, and sniper incidents.
It also provides a command platform for emergency situations and
special events.
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Emergency Services Unit—The Emergency Services Unit operates

twenty four hours a day and supports the mission of the Department by
providing highly trained officers equipped with a wide range of
specialized equipment to respond to situations beyond the scope of first
responding officers. Examples include but are not limited to
emotionally disturbed persons, barricades, and floods.
Bomb Squad—The Bomb Squad supports the mission of the

department by responding to and mitigating suspicious packages, actual
devices and hazardous materials. The Bomb Squad also assists in
security operations during major events. They are equipped with the
latest technology in explosives detection equipment and recovery.
Intelligence Section
The Criminal Intelligence Section consists of Intelligence Operations,

Intelligence Watch Center, Cyber and Electronic Crimes, Technical
Assistance Response Unit, Building Security Unit, and Executive
Protection:
Intelligence Operations—The Intelligence Operations Unit

coordinates intelligence for the department on a wide range of issues
including crime, gangs, homeland security and terrorism. The
Intelligence Unit acts as the departmental liaison with local, state and
federal agencies regarding matters of homeland security and has
members assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint
Terrorism Task Force, United States Customs Service and Maryland
Coordination and Analysis Center.
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Intelligence Watch Center—The Intelligence Watch Center is the

twenty four hour a day support operations center for the department.
The Center is staffed by personnel from the following agencies:
Baltimore Police, HIDTA, Maryland National Guard, Maryland
Department of Parole and Probation, Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services. The Center provides investigative assistance to
departmental members and outside agencies through analytical and
database support.
Executive Protection Unit—The Executive Protection Unit is

responsible for providing twenty four hour a day coverage for the
Mayor of Baltimore and high profile visiting dignitaries.
Cyber and Electronic Crimes—The Cyber and Electronic Crimes

Unit provides investigative support to the department related to
computer forensics and electronic media.
Technical Assistance Response Unit—The Technical Assistance

Response Unit (TARU) provides specialized technological support to
the agency in support of the mission to reduce violent crime.
TARU Truck
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU
The Administrative Bureau is comprised of the

Administrative Division and the Technical Services Division.
These two divisions encompass several support sections that
are an integral part in the Baltimore Police Department’s
crime fighting mission. Some of the sections include the
Central Records Section, Planning and Research Section, the
Grants Section, the Education and Training Section and the
Communications Section.
Deputy Police Commissioner

Deborah Owens
Crime Analysis Unit/Comstat Unit—Each week the Crime Analysis
Deputy Commissioner Unit gathers a massive amount of information from throughout the
Deborah Owens has been a Department and from our criminal justice and non-criminal justice
member of the Baltimore government and community partners. The Unit prepares a detailed
Police Department for 20 ComStat book, summarizing crime trends. Using this information,
years. During her tenure
with the Department she has the members of the ComStat Unit run the weekly departmental
served in the Western ComStat meeting for the Command Staff.
District, Education and
Training Section, Office of Uniform Crime Reporting Unit—the UCR Unit compiles and reports
the Police Commissioner, crime data to the Maryland State Police and the Federal Bureau of
Planning and Research
Section, Internal Investigation in a standardized manner required by the federal
Investigations Division, government. The UCR Unit is also responsible for running the
Central District, PoliceStat meetings, where the Police Department’s Command Staff
Southwestern District and as and members of City Council meet to discuss crime and a host of other
the Chief of Patrol. She issues pertaining to the Department.
graduated from the
University of Maryland with
a bachelor’s degree and Tactical Crime Analysis Unit—The Tactical Crime Analysis Unit
earned her masters from reviews persons-centric information contained within the Police
Johns Hopkins University Department. Linkages are established between the data sets, and
She also attended the 228th priority offenders are identified by cross-referencing recidivist
Session of the FBI National
Academy. She has received offenders, history of violence, arrest history, gang activity, parole/
one unit citation. probation status, history of police contact, and contact with other
recidivists. This information identifies the most active and violent
offenders for targeted enforcement.
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Administrative Division
Education and Training Section
The Education and Training Section provides academy level and

in-service training and educational programs. Members learn and
enhance skills that include but are not limited to defensive driving,
firearms, self-defense tactics, constitutional law and community
policing. This section acts as the liaison between the department and
the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
Personnel Section
Ann Wells joined the
The Personnel Section is responsible for sworn and civilian personnel Baltimore Police Department
administration within the department. This section handles recruitment, in 2008 as the Chief of the
Administrative Division.
hiring, and acts as a liaison with the Baltimore City Department of Chief Wells brings with her
Personnel. Additionally, the Personnel Section manages and monitors over 20 years of experience
medical leave to ensure that injured/sick personnel are returned to full in the areas of Human
duty as quickly as possible. Resources Management and
Organizational Development.
She has worked and
consulted in industries as
Fiscal Section diverse as oil exploration,
healthcare, media, education,
The Fiscal Section maintains control over the fiscal management of the and boating. Chief Wells is a
Department’s budget. They allocate money for training and equipment, graduate of both Towson
University where she
track overtime for specially authorized crime fighting deployments and received her Bachelor's
have oversight of the Asset Forfeiture Fund. Additionally, they serve as degree, and The Johns
the liaison between the Department and Baltimore City Department of Hopkins University where
Finance. she received her Masters
Degree. She is an alumna of
The Johns Hopkins Fellows
Community Affairs Section/Police Athletic League (PAL) Unit in Change Management.
The Baltimore Police Department’s Community Affairs Section

provides community outreach, crime prevention awareness, and youth
and adult programming. Community Affairs sworn and civilian staff
mentor several thousand youngsters who frequent the eighteen Police
Athletic League centers during after school hours.
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Technical Services Division
Central Records Section—the Central Records Section encompasses

two units, the Staff Review Unit and Records Management System
(RMS) Unit. These units are responsible for reviewing reports for
accuracy and entering them into the RMS database, as well as scanning
an electronic copy of all reports into a shared drive.
Communications Section—the Communications Section is responsible

for processing the high volume of 911 emergency and 311 non-
emergency calls for service in Baltimore. Dispatchers assign calls to the
appropriate units in the Department.
Colonel Stephen Davis has Grants Section—The Baltimore City Police Department Grants &
Government Relations Section is responsible for the seeking,
for 20 years. During his acquisitioning, administering and monitoring private, local, state and
tenure with the Department he federal grants each year. Additionally, the section is responsible for
has served in the Northeast maintaining good working relationships with these entities to mutual
District, Major Crimes DEU, benefit. In 2008 alone, the Grants Section was awarded $18 million in
Northwest District, Criminal
grant funds. This supplemental funding aided immensely in the Police
Investigation Division,
Tactical Section, Professional Commissioner’s violent crime reduction efforts through financial
Standards Section, Western support amidst the faltering economy, allowing for maintenance of
District and Central Records. staffing levels, technological advancements and upgrades, and regional
Colonel Davis is a graduate of partnerships that bolster enforcement strength and community police
the Baltimore City Community
relations.
College. He has received one
bronze star, two unit citations,
1993 Northeast District
Officer of the Year, 2001 Fox Management Information Systems—MIS is responsible for the
45 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. management of the agency’s data network, and maintains and updates
Award Recipient, and
the various information databases utilized within the department, such
numerous citations and letters
of commendation. as Lotus Notes, Groupwise E-mail, RMS Database and Arrest Viewer.
They also manage the department’s several hundred Mobile
Workstations that are assigned to Patrol vehicles throughout the city.
Written Directives Unit—the Written Directives Unit is responsible for

drafting all General Orders, Police Commissioner’s Memoranda, and
Training Bulletin Guidelines. This unit also creates forms for reports
and posts all of the above written directives on the Baltimore Police
Department’s intranet system.
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Appointments and Promotions—Sworn Members
Colonel Sergeant
Dean Palmere Gabriel Brooks Steven Bagshaw
Floyd Jones Lekeshia Blue
Steven Harris Marlena Tate
Lieutenant Colonel Antwon Foster David Turner
Paul Sheppard Victor Comegna Mark Bergeron
Dion Hatchett Darrell Merrick
Brian Kratz John Ganovski
Dennis Workley John Fernandez
Major Richard Purtell Howard Green
Scott Bloodsworth Michael Hennlein Richard Valenzia
Anthony Brown Harold Dent Todd Tugya
Terrence McLarney Charles Thompson Jeffrey Boettcher
Mary Patterson John Burns Daniel Santos
Melvin Russell Joseph Donato James Barnes
Lieutenant Michael Pool Sarah Connolly
Justin Reynolds Curtis Dixon Torran Burrus
Deputy Major Richard Gibson Daryl Gaines Amado Alvarez
Margaret Barillaro Scott Serio Robin Blackmon Steven Hohman
Robert Booker Ian Dombroski Jonathan Brickus Kurt Roepcke
Darryl DeSousa Christopher Nyberg Shawn Green Lloyd Wells
Dan Lioi Joel Heiss Tony Ellison Byron Conaway
Keith Matthews Anthony Proctor Jody Dowell Steven Olson
Brian Pearson Glen Fell Michael Brickus
Richard Worley Francis Ebbert
Michael Fries
Sean Mahoney
Donald Gerkin
Kevin Feser
Tracy Geho
Dorsey McVicker
Marc Partee
Latonya Lewis
David Wimmer
Deron Garrity
Perry Standfield
Eric Russell
Joe Jones
Clifton McWhite
Dameon Carter
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Appointments and Promotions
Civilian Members
Property Section
Accounting Assistant II Patricia Celio
Laboratory Section
Crime Lab Technician II Tasha Aytes-Robers

Crime Lab Technician II Natalie Hoban
Crime Lab Tech. II Andreanna DiMakakos
Crime Lab Technician II Terri Payne
Criminalist III Francine Ray
Criminalist III Rana Santos
Central Records Section
Data Entry Operator II Rhonda Gales

Date Entry Operator II India Green
Data Entry Operator II Jerrod Pinkett
Data Entry Operator II Nichelle Williams
Data Entry Operator II Monica Conway
Data Entry Operator II Sheera Singletary
Office Assistant II Elesha Smith
Police Info. Tech. Supervisor Lynda Lovette
Education and Training Section
Office Supervisor Angela Rodriguez
Operations Bureau
Secretary III Karen Alleyne-Gregg
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2008 Medal Day Recipients
Awarded the Medal of Honor:

Officer Jared Stern Western District
Awarded the Citation of Valor:

Officer Loretta Francis Southeastern District
Officer Karen Brzowsky Southeastern District
Officer David Hare Eastern District
Awarded the Silver Star:

Detective John Giganti Warrant Apprehension Task Force
Detective Allan Bullington Warrant Apprehension Task Force
Detective Christopher Cooper Warrant Apprehension Task Force
Sergeant Milton Snead Criminal Investigations Division
Officer Kenneth Ivery Western District
Officer Sidney Cutchin Western District
Officer Joseph Bannerman Western District
Sergeant Duane Henry Southern District
Sergeant Brian Hance Planning & Research Section
Officer Andrew Gotwols Southern District
Officer Martin Runk Southern District
Lieutenant Christopher Nyberg Northeastern District
Detective Konstantinos Passamichalis Violent Crime Impact Division
Detective Steven Mahan Violent Crime Impact Division
Officer Ian Cameron Education & Training Section
Officer Antonio Green Violent Crime Impact Division
Awarded the Bronze Star:

Detective Terry Bell Violent Crime Impact Division
Detective Wayne Jenkins Violent Crime Impact Division
Officer Jerry Smith Southeastern District
Detective Gregory Boris Violent Crime Impact Division
Detective James McKinley Violent Crime Impact Division
Lieutenant Elfago Moye Northern District
Detective Michael Coleman Violent Crime Impact Division
Officer Gregory Fisher Western District
Officer Antonio Queen Northwestern District
Officer Tyrone Francis Violent Crime Impact Division
Officer Sean Mayo Violent Crime Impact Division
Officer Donald Muir Violent Crime Impact Division
Sergeant Parker Elliott Violent Crime Impact Division
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www.baltimorepolice.org
The starting salary for a Police Officer Trainee is $42,290*
Our benefits package is worth over $10,000 yearly!!!
• 20-Year Retirement • Annual Salary Increases

• Great Health Plans (Blue • Promotion Opportunities
Cross/Blue Shield or HMO) • Professional Training
• Dental/Vision Plans • Extra Pay for Four-Year Degree
• Prescription Coverage • Military Incentive
• 14 Paid Holidays • Investment Plans
• Paid Vacation • Home Ownership Plans
• Paid Court Time • Free Equipment
• Paid Overtime
The Baltimore Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*as of July 2008

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BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sheila Dixon Frederick H. Bealefeld, III

Service - Pride - Honor

Area……………...92 Square Miles

• Pimlico Racetrack, home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg

• Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, which boasts a long promenade, the

• The National Aquarium, which houses over 660 species of

• M & T Bank Stadium, home to the 2000 Superbowl Champion

• Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles

Mission Statement of the Baltimore Police

The mission of the Baltimore Police Department, in

• Build partnerships with federal and state law

• Engage citizens in the safety of their

• Get illegal guns out of Baltimore.

Drastic Violent Crime Reduction

The Crime Plan put in place by Police Commissioner

FORCIBLE RAPE 146 137 -9 -6.2%

ROBBERY 3,895 4,026 131 3.4%

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 5,859 5,683 -176 -3.0%

VIOLENT CRIME TOTAL 10,182 10,080 -102 -1.0%

*2008 UCR Crime Statistics

Establishment of Gun Offender Registry Unit

A major portion of Mayor Dixon’s Crime Plan is ridding the

Police Overtime Analysis by

Diamond Standard Training

One of Commissioner Bealefeld’s top priorities is to improve in

Diamond Standard Training is comprised of a revolutionary four

Officers are trained in weaponless techniques for control of

Reduction in excessive force and discourtesy complaints

In 2008, excessive force complaints were reduced by 4% and

Patrol Response Survey

The Patrol Response Survey is an innovative and progressive

Increased Hiring Efficiency

One of the top priorities for the Police Department is closing

Sworn Attrition & Hiring

Risk Management Unit

In 2008 the Department’s Medical Unit created a Risk

TOTAL MEDICAL LEAVE, 2004 to 2008

Total Medical Days Lost

University of Maryland Leadership Program

Police Commissioner Bealefeld is committed to quality

"Let us each day

day seven years ago. Participating in the run were Mayor

Special Olympics Torch Run

In June 2008, members of the Baltimore Police Department

Above—Deputy Commissioner Owens presenting

Right—Police Academy instructor with partici-

12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge

Each year brave souls from the Baltimore Police Department

In 2007, the department spent $1.5 million on radios,

In 2008, the number of Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs)

In 2008 operational control of CitiWatch was transferred to

Expand Diamond Standard Training and Improve In-Service

The innovative Diamond Standard Training will be further

Partnership with Outward Bound

The Education and Training Section continues their

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Initiative (Bigs in Blue)

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland currently

Adult Arrest Data

Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld, III has dedicated

Legal Affairs Section

Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Section

Public Affairs Office