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Part of Leaders are proposing a new safety department in Baltimore, which will operate alongside both EMS and the Baltimore Police Department.

How will the consideration of a new public safety agency affect the city council?

Leaders consider new agency to improve neighborhood safety City leaders are currently considering a major structural change to address citywide safety needs. The proposal involves creating the Department of Neighborhood Safety, a brand new public agency.

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  • City leaders are considering a major change to improve neighborhood safety and public accountability.foxbaltimore.com
  • The proposal is to form the Department of Neighborhood Safety, a brand new public agency.foxbaltimore.com
  • The new department would assist police by handling non-emergency 911 calls.foxbaltimore.com

Why it matters

The formation of this agency represents a potential major shift in the city's operational structure, moving toward a more integrated public safety model. This includes the establishment of a new office dedicated to neighborhood safety, which would operate alongside existing services.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific budget and operational details are associated with the proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety?
  • What is the timeline for the city council to vote on the formation of the new agency?

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The city council approves the formation of the agencyThe council would move forward with the establishment of the Department of Neighborhood Safety.
The city council rejects the proposalThe consideration of the new agency would cease, leaving the status quo of public safety services in place.

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  • About Mayor and City Council

    How might the relationship between the mayor and the city council influence the speed or scope of the Department of Neighborhood Safety proposal?

  • About City Council Meetings

    When are the city council meetings scheduled to debate the structural change, and what specific items will be on the agenda?

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