Baltimore police face new hurdles to make arrests on minor crimes. Critics say it will make things worse in the crime-plagued city.
A Baltimore police cruiser is seen parked near a building while officers check on a call on Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
BALTIMORE (CN) Citing the policy of State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City police commanders have all but forbidden arrests for drug dealing, prostitution, public urination and defecation, and an array of other nonviolent crimes.
A deputy commissioner’s memo, supplied to Courthouse News anonymously on Sunday night, instructs officers in the crime-plagued city to obtain permission from a supervising lieutenant before charging anyone for minor crimes.
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