BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — The bill pushing for local control of the Baltimore City Police Department, was unanimously approved by State senators on Wednesday under the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021.
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Cory McCray and Del. Melissa Wells, is now headed to Governor Larry Hogan's desk.
It will be the first time since 1860, that Baltimore City will have control of the Baltimore City Police Department.
Baltimore is the only jurisdiction in Maryland that does not have direct oversight of the police department because it is considered a state agency.
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