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BALTIMORE — As Baltimore takes a first step toward exiting its policing consent decree, some observers are stressing that plenty of work remains in reforming the police department and engaging with residents about how they are policed. The city and U.S. Department of Justice said in court filings Tuesday that they agree the Baltimore Police Department is in “full and effective” compliance with ...

BALTIMORE — It was around midday that Dallis Glover walked along North Eutaw Street, just past Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore, carrying a 25-ounce can of Natural Ice beer in

The new state’s Attorney Ivan Bates had announced June 1 that he would resume prosecuting petty crimes, like drinking in public. His goal is to hold people accountable for quality-of-life crimes.

Officially, a victims assistance officer will help coordinate logistics and reimbursements in the wake of a homicide. But families say that rarely happens so they often take it upon themselves to investigate the crime.

A lack of communication between law enforcement and families of victims is not a new issue, and it’s not unique to Philadelphia, victims services experts said. It represents a widespread reluctance to invest in adequate care for victims.

In Philly, homicide detectives can be difficult to reach, causing families anguish and leading some to take matters into their own hands.

A controversial youth curfew policy was revived when the two teens were injured by gunfire after a fight broke out in the Inner Harbor on Sunday.

A controversial youth curfew policy was revived when the two teens were injured by gunfire after a fight broke out in the Inner Harbor on Sunday.

Cash for tips has long been a tool in the criminal justice system, but a review of 20 years of Metro Crime Stoppers tax filings shows hardly anyone gets paid, and when they do they aren't paid much.

Ivan Bates said Wednesday that he was giving more weight to community concerns than to research showing longer sentences don’t actually deter crime.