by Tyler Durden Monday, Jul 19, 2021 - 11:00 PM Baltimore City continues to descend into chaos this summer as labor shortages plague the police department and firehouses. Residents could be at risk of police not responding to 911 calls or firefighters not arriving to a fire or other emergency. Under new management, newly elected Mayor Brandon Scott fails to keep public emergency services stocked with first responders. According to Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police's (FOP) Twitter, the city is experiencing a cop shortage as patrols plunge. The police department is more than 500 cops short (something we outlined not too long ago). "CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE: Last night, the @baltimorepolice Northern District had 7 officers on the street and the other Districts averaged 12 officers. Ten years ago the average was 20 officers/shift. YOUR SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY!" Baltimore City FOP tweeted.