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Around 90 residents have requested relocation help from the city, according to the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. A recent survey found that most Brooklyn Homes residents don’t feel safe in the area while many put crime, food insecurity and a poor police presence as among their top concerns for quality of life.
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The state’s black bear population is thriving with populations growing into the Baltimore and DC metro-regions. Bear sightings are still unlikely, but if you see one, don’t panic.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott cites a 19% reduction in homicides and 18% reduction in non-fatal shootings over this time last year.
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The Baltimore City Fire Department is working with a fleet of fire trucks that is operating with about 70% capacity and expects to ask for more taxpayer money to combat the issue.
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Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott unveiled his legislative agenda ahead of the upcoming session of Maryland’s General Assembly and his administration’s priorities include public safety and housing.
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The Baltimore City Council approved the new police district maps in a split vote on Monday night.
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A new law in Maryland went into effect this weekend that routes traffic violation fines into pedestrian safety programs benefitting Baltimore City Public School students.
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In this month's Midday with the Mayor, Mayor Scott recaps National Night Out, his Public Safety Report, squeegee worker programs and new allocations for American Rescue Plan funds.
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Both former and current local health officers say harassment, underfunding, and staffing shortages have taken a toll.
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City leaders also went over the results of an internal evaluation of Safe Streets.