Legislation Would Give Baltimore Full Control Of Its Police Department

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland delegate has submitted legislation that would turn over full control of the Baltimore Police Department to its home city.
The Baltimore Police Department was established in the 19th century as a state agency, and has remained so ever since, even as revenue from city taxpayers funds its budget. Del. Talmadge Branch tells The Baltimore Sun the law is antiquated.
The city council has encountered roadblocks when trying to change laws that govern police, including cl