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  1. Scott leads the city's violence prevention strategy in Baltimore, with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement providing support.
  2. Leaders are proposing a new safety department in Baltimore, which will operate alongside both EMS and the Baltimore Police Department.

Baltimore City Council considers new Department of Neighborhood Safety

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President, introduced a proposal to form the Department of Neighborhood Safety. This new public agency is designed to operate with transparency and scrutiny. It is expected to consolidate certain public safety duties and assist the Baltimore Police Department by handling non-emergency 911 calls. Questions remain regarding the financial cost of the proposed department.

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The proposal represents a major structural shift in how public safety services are delivered in Baltimore. The new department would consolidate duties and handle non-emergency calls, potentially altering the operational structure of the Baltimore Police Department. Concerns have been raised regarding the financial cost of establishing the new agency.

Leaders are proposing a new safety department in Baltimore that would operate alongside both EMS and the Baltimore Police Department.

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  • Baltimore City CouncilSpeculative

    The Baltimore City Council might face increased budgetary costs related to the new public safety agency.

  • Baltimore Police DepartmentSpeculative

    The Baltimore Police Department could see changes in operational costs and duty consolidation due to the new agency.

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