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01 Dec

Fallen Det. Wiley M. Owens, Jr
On this day in Baltimore Police History 1 Dec 1973, we lost our Brother Detective Wiley M. Owens, Jr in the line of duty to poisoning based on the following https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/868-detective-wiley-m-owens-jr ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
03 Dec

History First African American Police Officer
Today in BPD History 3 Dec 1937 Retired Lt. Violet Hill Whyte became the first African American Officer Hired They said 'She worked in an all-white mostly male institution earning the respect of her peers through hard work and compassion https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-history/afr-amer-police.html #BPD_History
03 Dec

Fallen Det. Marcellus Ward
On this day in Baltimore Police history 3 Dec 1984 we lost our Brother Police Detective Marcellus Ward to gunfire based on the following; https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/797-det-marty-ward ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
07 Dec

Fallen - Patrolman Harry Sullivan
On this day in BPD History 7 Dec 1927 we lost our Brother Patrolman Harry Sullivan, to a work related illness. https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/811-patrolman-harry-sullivan #‎BPDNeverForget‬
07 Dec

History - Fingerprint Identification Section was initiated
Fingerprint Identification Section was initiated

Today in Baltimore Police History 7 Dec 1904 - Fingerprint Identification Section was initiated - Baltimore Police Department becomes the first police agency in the country to use the new Fingerprint System of Identification when on 26 November 1904 they Finger-printed, John Randles to be held over on a charge of theft. Fingerprint Identification was brought to Baltimore by Marshal Farnan, who sent Sgt. John Casey to St. Louis to learn the system, and immediately put the technique into place with hopes that it would complement the Bertillon System, however after a short time, it was found to be a faster, more reliable, and economical system to use, that has not only taken the place of the Bertillon System but after more than 100 years has proven to withstand the test of time. The department would go on to use 7 Dec 1904 as their inauguration date for the Finger Print Identification unit

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-history/fingerprint-id-section.html

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07 Dec

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of the 2,403 service members and civilians whose lives were cut short on that tragic December morning. We reflect on the resilience of America’s Armed Forces, who withstood the attack and built the most capable fighting force the world has ever known. In the wake of tragedy, these brave women and men — the Greatest Generation — answered the call to defend freedom, justice, and democracy across the Pacific, throughout Europe, and around the globe. Today, we carry forward their spirit of unity and their enduring resolve to protect the United States against those who seek to do us harm.

This commemoration is also a solemn reminder that our country is capable of achieving great triumphs coming out of dark moments. From the death and destruction at Pearl Harbor came victory over the forces of fascism. Fierce battles with the Axis powers gave way to diplomatic partnerships with strong allies. And from the darkness of World War II came the light of liberty and the establishment of a rules-based international order. Today and every day, we remember that the great and defining truth about our Nation and our people is that there is nothing beyond our capacity — we do not break, we never give in, and we never back down.

The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.” Today, let us commemorate the patriots who were wounded and who perished on December 7, 1941, and continue to fulfill our sacred obligation to care for our service members and veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors.
10 Dec

Fallen Officer Martin J Greiner
On this day in Baltimore Police History 10 Dec 1974, we lost our Brother Police Officer Martin J Greiner to gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/929-officer-martin-j-greiner ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
10 Dec

Injured - Lieutenant Joseph Heming
10 Dec 1955 Lieutenant Joseph Heming was shot - When shot he held the rank of sergeant but was prompted while in his hospital bed
11 Dec

History - K9 Unit Initiated
Today in Baltimore Police History 11 Dec 1956, the Baltimore Police K9 Unit was initiated - Two dogs, Major Von-Gruntz (BKA Major) and Turk were the first to hit the streets and prove their worth
https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/k-9-unit.html #BPD_History
11 Dec

Fallen - Sgt. Edward M. Sawyer
On this day in Baltimore Police History, 11 December 1956, we lost our Brother, Police Sgt. Edward M. Sawyer to a heart attack based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/item/1111-sgt-edward-m-sawyer.html #‎BPDNeverForget‬
13 Dec

National Guard Birthday
We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts.

Happy Birthday to our National Guard
13 Dec

Historical Events - Agent Eugene Cassidy Awarded MOH and COV
Today in Baltimore Police History 13 December 1988, our Brother Gene Cassidy was awarded the Medal Of Honor and Citation of Valor for the shooting that occurred on 22 Oct 1987 a shooting which took his eyesight, which injured him to a point in which he could have easily just up and quit, retired and done nothing for the rest of his life, instead he stayed on the job, worked the Academy as an instructor, teaching recruits how to become better police.

The Sun Paper published the following article

Citations for a Hero

The Sun (1837-1989); Dec 13, 1988; pg. 1F

Citations for a Hero

Agent Eugene Cassidy. 28, a Baltimore police officer blinded by a bullet fired by a drug suspect on Oct. 22. 1987, was awarded the Police Department’s Medal of Honor and Citation of Merit during a ceremony yesterday (12 Dec 1988) at the Western District Police Station. He was accompanied by his guide dog. Izzy; his wife. Patty; their 6-month-old daughter, Lauren; and his mother, Mary Cassidy.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/614-agent-gene-cassidy.html

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14 Dec

Fallen Officer Robert W. Peregoy
On this day in Baltimore Police History 14 December 2009, we lost our Brother Officer Robert W. Peregoy in the line of duty based on the following

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/component/k2/item/1121-officer-robert-wayne-peregoy.html ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
16 Dec

Dad's Birthday
Dad's Birthday
18 Dec

Historical Event - Start of BPD K9 Unit
Today in Baltimore Police History 18 Dec 1956, the Baltimore Police K9 Unit was initiated - More than 60 years ago today, on 18 December 1956, thanks to an article was published in one of our local newspapers which were one of a series of articles written by one Martin Millspaugh pertaining to Scotland Yard. This article the last of a series was devoted to the use of police dogs in London. As a result of the letters and inquiries received by Commissioner James M. Hepbron, an article appeared in the Morning Sun on December 17, 1956, which briefly stated that Commissioner Hepbron was interested and saw the possibilities of using dogs in the Baltimore City Police Department. On December 18, 1956, two dogs (Turk & Major Gruntz) that had had previous training were offered to the Baltimore City Police Department and, with two officers (Patrolman Thomas McGinn and Irvan Marders) also with previous dog experience, the program was put into effect on an “experimental basis”. By the middle of January 1957, fourteen dogs had been acquired as potential candidates and fourteen men were selected and assigned to the K~9 Corps. These men were chosen as a result of a questionnaire which was sent to all members of the department asking for volunteers. These men and dogs were trained daily until March 1, 1957. At that time, they were put on the street on Friday and Saturday nights, working the areas where the crime was most prevalent. Shortly after this, actually on April 17, 1957,~ Commissioner Hepbron, considering the experiment a success, went before the Mayor and City Council and appropriations were made through the Board of Estimates which resulted in the K-9 Corps becoming a permanent part of the Baltimore City Police. For more info on Baltimore’s K9
Today in Baltimore Police history 18, December 1956 it was the start of what would become Baltimore’s K9 unit, and what would become the best K9 training program in the world.

On December 18, 1956, two dogs that had previously been in training were offered to the Baltimore Police Department, two officers also with previous dog experience joined in, and the program was put into effect on an experimental basis. By the middle of January 1957, fourteen dogs had been acquired as potential candidates, and fourteen men were selected and assigned to the K9 Corps. These men were chosen as a result of a questionnaire which was sent to all members of the department asking for volunteers. The men and dogs were trained daily until March 1, 1957. At that time, they were put on the streets to work Friday and Saturday nights, in areas where the crime was most prevalent. Shortly after this, actually on April 17, 1957,~ Commissioner Hepbron, considering the experiment a success, went before the Mayor and City Council where appropriations were made through the Board of Estimates, resulting in the K-9 Corps becoming a permanent part of our Police Department

So Turk and Major Grunts could be the most well know K9 Dogs in the department unless we go back to 1914, where instead of today's, German Sheppard's, we may have found two Airedale Terriers check out the following Article:

19 Dec 1948 -

Dog Policeman Killed on Duty - Four Footed Volunteer Struck by Car While on His Beat.

Some may be confused, K9 Dog Policeman Killed in the line of Duty, 1948, as we have all been told of our department not having a K9 unit until 11 Dec 1956. Kind of interesting as I have spoken to several old timers, Jim Mitchell one of my favorite, we became close friends pretty fast, and he once said, I know they say the K9 unit started at 1956, and I remember it being a big deal, I even remember one of the first times I heard a dog chasing a guy down and holding him on a wall until his handler caught up to him, the sound of his paws on the street running is a sound I won't forget, but I seem to remember police dogs before that too, I just don't know too much more about them.' Well, through some research the earliest I found our department associated with K9 dogs, was 1914 where we had use of two dogs, the report named one dog, as 'Luxe' short for Luxenberg… and the second dog as 'Morpheus' the two dogs were privately trained and handled. What follows is some of that information - 1914 - 'Luxe' and 'Morpheus' Baltimore’s first recorded K9 dogs -

A little-known fact, while not an official unit, Baltimore had two Police Dogs at their call when two Airedale Terriers from London came to enroll as members of the Police Force. Their owners learned two dogs were already here, privately owned, one belonging to Mr. Jere Wheelright, and the other to Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. “Luxe”, Mr. Wheelright's dog was a superb example of a highly trained equine aristocrat, big, powerful and intelligent to a degree that was truly remarkable. Morpheus, Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs' dog also a superb example of a highly trained K9. It would be 42 years before we would have an official K9 Unit, but off and on from 1914, until 1956 we had, had Police Dogs used in both a private and official capacity. But not until 1956 did we establish an official unit, with an official methodology that would go on to become world known as the best K9 unit in the country, and then in the world.

By December Marshals Carter and House decided they should have their own K9 unit with-in the Baltimore Police department, as is found in the following news article dated 18 Sep 1914

TO TRY POLICE DOGS

The Sun (1837-1987); Sep 18, 1914; pg. 12

TO TRY POLICE DOGS

Department Here Will Use Belgian Hounds In Suburbs.

THEIR JOB TO CHASE CROOKS

Success In Other Cities Prompts Experiment Here For Detection and Protection,

Four Belgian hounds, trained to attack a burglar or murderer or to assist anyone who needs protection, will soon be doing police duty for the Baltimore Police Department in the suburban districts. At a meeting of the Police Board Wednesday it was decided to give the police dog a tryout in Baltimore and Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House were instructed to create a dog squad as an aid to policemen who work extensive posts.

As soon as the dogs are bought they will be placed in the custody of four-night policemen, who will care for them, being amply repaid for the care by the department.

While the board's action is one of an experiment it is believed that the dog squad will meet with favor and be an important adjunct of the police force.

The policemen who will have the dogs as aids will take them from their homes directly to their posts. Journeying with the policemen the dogs will work until 5 o'clock in the morning. The dogs will be taught to make detours around houses to detect possible marauders.

The record of police dogs in New York, Brooklyn and cities of the West is said to be a surprising one, many notable captures having been made by the animals. According to Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House, the Belgian hounds can be trained in criminal detection as well as in protective work. As a constant colleague of the patrolman and as a detective he is considered by police as invaluable.

'When the dogs are in regular police service,' declared Deputy Marshal House,

“They can be put on guard at the door of a house and no one will be permitted to pass in or out. If one is rash enough to try it, the dog will knock him down and sit on him. He does this by getting between the legs of the would-be fugitive and causing him to lose his balance and fall.'

Marshal Carter said last night that he would arrange immediately to get at least four dogs in the department within the next two weeks. It is expected that a Belgian bound will cost about $100. Marshal Carter was in Milwaukee several years ago and in looking over the police situation he learned of the work that the Belgian police dogs do there.

This is only one of the many new ideas that the Police Board has to better the police system. It is probable that within the next six months the department will Increase the dog squad.

1914-1916 - 'Luxe' and 'Morpheus' Baltimore’s first K9 dogs - A little-known fact, while not an official unit, Baltimore had two Police Dogs at their call when two Airedale Terriers from London came to enroll as members of the Police Force. Their owners learned two dogs were already here, privately owned, one belonging to Mr. Jere Wheelright, and the other to Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. “Luxe”, Mr. Wheelright's dog was a superb example of a highly trained equine aristocrat, big, powerful and intelligent to a degree that was truly remarkable. It would be 42 years before we would have an 'Official' K9 Unit, but, off and on, since 1914, we had, had Police Dogs used in both a private and official capacity. Still, it wasn't until 1956 that we establish an official unit, with an official methodology that would go on to become world known as the best K9 unit in the country using a system known as the 'Baltimore System'.

Add to this information a dog we used in 1948 - Socolow McGee - 18 Dec 1948, 'McGee' as this dog was better known, was killed in the line of duty, while patrolling the Central District, he was struck by a car, that car rushed him to an emergency Veterinarian Hospital where he was pronounced dead. This based on a Sun Paper Article dated 19 Dec 1948 - But this my friends is not to say anything less of our current K9 unit, as with most units, in the department there were some start-up attempts, The Marine unit started in 1861 using rowboats out of the three districts that were on the waterfronts, Southern, Central, and Eastern. The Bicycle Unit had first started in 1917, and then again 1972, and finally 1992. Each of these had prior attempts, one two maybe three tries before they got it right, the odd thing, with the K9 Unit, in the 1917 article, they mentioned the dogs going home with their handlers. Something Baltimore became known for, rather than creating the dogs between shifts… a big part of the Baltimore system was in taking the dogs home to make them people friendly.

BPD K9

So Happy 60Th Birthday to Baltimore's K9 unit

Turk and Major Grunts could be the most well know K9 Dogs in the department unless we go back to 1914, where instead of today's, German Sheppard's, we may have found two Airedale Terriers check out the following Article:

19 Dec 1948 -

Dog Policeman Killed on Duty - Four Footed Volunteer Struck by Car While on His Beat.

Some may be confused, K9 Dog Policeman Killed in the line of Duty, 1948, as we have all been told of our department not having a K9 unit until 11 Dec 1956. Kind of interesting as I have spoken to several old timers, Jim Mitchell one of my favorite, we became close friends pretty fast, and he once said, I know they say the K9 unit started at 1956, and I remember it being a big deal, I even remember one of the first times I heard a dog chasing a guy down and holding him on a wall until his handler caught up to him, the sound of his paws on the street running is a sound I won't forget, but I seem to remember police dogs before that too, I just don't know too much more about them.' Well, through some research the earliest I found our department associated with K9 dogs, was 1914 where we had use of two dogs, the report named one dog, as 'Luxe' short for Luxenberg… and the second dog as 'Morpheus' the two dogs were privately trained and handled. What follows is some of that information

1914 - 'Luxe' and 'Morpheus' Baltimore’s first recorded K9 dogs -

A little-known fact, while not an official unit, Baltimore had two Police Dogs at their call when two Airedale Terriers from London came to enroll as members of the Police Force. Their owners learned two dogs were already here, privately owned, one belonging to Mr. Jere Wheelright, and the other to Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. “Luxe”, Mr. Wheelright's dog was a superb example of a highly trained equine aristocrat, big, powerful and intelligent to a degree that was truly remarkable. Morpheus, Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs' dog also a superb example of a highly trained K9. It would be 42 years before we would have an official K9 Unit, but off and on from 1914, until 1956 we had, had Police Dogs used in both a private and official capacity. But not until 1956 did we establish an official unit, with an official methodology that would go on to become world known as the best K9 unit in the country, and then in the world.

By December Marshals Carter and House decided they should have their own K9 unit with-in the Baltimore Police Department, as is found in the following news article dated 18 Sep 1914

TO TRY POLICE DOGS

The Sun (1837-1987); Sep 18, 1914; pg. 12

TO TRY POLICE DOGS

Department Here Will Use Belgian Hounds In Suburbs.

THEIR JOB TO CHASE CROOKS

Success In Other Cities Prompts Experiment Here For Detection and Protection, Four Belgian hounds, trained to attack a burglar or murderer or to assist anyone who needs protection, will soon be doing police duty for the Baltimore Police Department in the suburban districts. At a meeting of the Police Board Wednesday, it was decided to give the police dog a tryout in Baltimore and Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House were instructed to create a dog squad as an aid to policemen who work extensive posts. As soon as the dogs are bought, they will be placed in the custody of four-night policemen, who will care for them, being amply repaid for the care by the department.

While the board's action is one of an experiment, it is believed that the dog squad will meet with favor and be an important adjunct of the police force.

The policemen who will have the dogs as aids will take them from their homes directly to their posts. Journeying with the policemen the dogs will work until 5 o'clock in the morning. The dogs will be taught to make detours around houses to detect possible marauders.

The record of police dogs in New York, Brooklyn and cities of the West is said to be a surprising one, many notable captures having been made by the animals. According to Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House, the Belgian hounds can be trained in criminal detection as well as in protective work. As a constant colleague of the patrolman and as a detective he is considered by police as invaluable.

'When the dogs are in regular police service,' declared Deputy Marshal House,

“They can be put on guard at the door of a house and no one will be permitted to pass in or out. If one is rash enough to try it, the dog will knock him down and sit on him. He does this by getting between the legs of the would-be fugitive and causing him to lose his balance and fall.'

Marshal Carter said last night that he would arrange immediately to get at least four dogs in the department within the next two weeks. It is expected that a Belgian hound will cost about $100. Marshal Carter was in Milwaukee several years ago and in looking over the police situation he learned of the work that the Belgian police dogs do there.

This is only one of the many new ideas that the Police Board has to better the police system. It is probable that within the next six months the department will Increase the dog squad.

1914-1916 - 'Luxe' and 'Morpheus' Baltimore’s first K9 dogs - A little-known fact, while not an official unit, Baltimore had two Police Dogs at their call when two Airedale Terriers from London came to enroll as members of the Police Force. Their owners learned two dogs were already here, privately owned, one belonging to Mr. Jere Wheelright, and the other to Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. “Luxe”, Mr. Wheelright's dog was a superb example of a highly trained equine aristocrat, big, powerful and intelligent to a degree that was truly remarkable. It would be 42 years before we would have an 'Official' K9 Unit, but, off and on, since 1914, we had, had Police Dogs used in both a private and official capacity. Still, it wasn't until 1956 that we establish an official unit, with an official methodology that would go on to become world known as the best K9 unit in the country using a system known as the 'Baltimore System'.

Add to this information a dog we used in 1948 - Socolow McGee - 18 Dec 1948, 'McGee' as this dog was better known, was killed in the line of duty, while patrolling the Central District, he was struck by a car, that car rushed him to an emergency Veterinarian Hospital where he was pronounced dead. This based on a Sun Paper Article dated 19 Dec 1948 - But this my friends, is not to say anything less of our current K9 unit, as with most units, in the department there were some start-up attempts, The Marine unit started in 1861 using rowboats out of the three districts that were on the waterfronts, Southern, Central, and Eastern. The Bicycle Unit had first started in 1917, and then again 1972, and finally 1992. Each of these had prior attempts, one two maybe three tries before they got it right, the odd thing, with the K9 Unit, in the 1917 article, they mentioned the dogs going home with their handlers. Something Baltimore became known for, rather than creating the dogs between shifts… a big part of the Baltimore system was in taking the dogs home to make them people friendly.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/k-9-unit.html

#BPD_History
18 Dec

Historical Events - Policeman's Dog Killed in Duty
On this Day in Baltimore Police History 18 Dec 1948 - we lost our four-legged brother, K9 dog 'Socolow McGee' who died in the line of duty to a traffic accident; based on Sun Paper reports
1948 - Dog Policeman Killed in Duty - Four Footed Volunteer Struck by Car While on His Beat.
Some may be confused, a K9 dog killed in the line of Duty, 1948, as we have all been told of our department not having a K9 until 11 Dec 1956. Kind of interesting as I have spoken to several old-timers, Jim Mitchell one of my favorite, as we had become close friends pretty fast, and he once said, I know they say the K9 unit started in 1956, and I remember it being a big deal, I even remember one of the first times I heard a dog chasing a guy down and holding him on a wall until his handler caught up to him, the sound of his paws on the street running is a sound I won't forget, but I seem to remember police dogs before that too, I just don't know too much more about them.'
Well, through some research the earliest we found our department associated with K9 dogs, was 1914 where we had the use of two dogs, the report named one dog, as 'Luxe' short for 'Luxenberg…' and the second dog as 'Morpheus' the two dogs were privately trained, owned, and handled.
What follows is some of that information -
1914 - 'Luxe' and 'Morpheus' Baltimore’s first recorded K9 dogs -
A little-known fact, while not an official K9 unit, Baltimore had two Police Dogs at their call when two Airedale Terriers from London came to enroll as members of the Police Force. Their owners learned two dogs were already here, privately owned, one belonging to Mr. Jere Wheelwright, and the other to Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. “Luxe”, Mr. Wheelwright's dog was a superb example of a highly trained equine aristocrat, big, powerful and intelligent to a degree that was truly remarkable. Morpheus, Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs' dog also a superb example of a highly trained K9. It would be 42 years before we would have an official K9 Unit, but off and on from 1914, until 1956 we had, had Police Dogs used in both a private and official capacity. But not until 1956 did we establish an official unit, with an official methodology that would go on to become world known as the best K9 unit in the country, and then in the world.
By December Marshals Carter and House decided they should have their own K9 unit with-in the Baltimore Police department, as is found in the following news article dated 18 Sep 1914

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TO TRY POLICE DOGS
18 Sep, 1914
Department Here Will Use Belgian Hounds In Suburbs.
THEIR JOB TO CHASE CROOKS
Success In Other Cities Prompts Experiment Here For Detection and Protection,
Four Belgian hounds, trained to attack a burglar or murderer or to assist anyone who needs protection, will soon be doing police duty for the Baltimore Police Department in the suburban districts. At a meeting of the Police Board Wednesday it was decided to give the police dog a tryout in Baltimore and Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House were instructed to create a dog squad as an aid to policemen who work extensive posts.
As soon as the dogs are bought they will be placed in the custody of four-night policemen, who will care for them, being amply repaid for the care by the department.
While the board's action is one of an experiment it is believed that the dog squad will meet with favor and be an important adjunct of the police force.
The policemen who will have the dogs as aids will take them from their homes directly to their posts. Journeying with the policemen the dogs will work until 5 o'clock in the morning. The dogs will be taught to make detours around houses to detect possible marauders.
The record of police dogs in New York, Brooklyn and cities of the West is said to be a surprising one, many notable captures having been made by the animals. According to Marshal Carter and Deputy Marshal House, the Belgian hounds can be trained in criminal detection as well as in protective work. As a constant colleague of the patrolman and as a detective he is considered by police as invaluable.
'When the dogs are in regular police service,' declared Deputy Marshal House,
“They can be put on guard at the door of a house and no one would be permitted to pass in or out. If one is rash enough to try it, the dog will knock him down and sit on him. He does this by getting between the legs of the would-be fugitive and causing him to lose his balance and fall.'
Marshal Carter said last night that he would arrange immediately to get at least four dogs in the department within the next two weeks. It is expected that a Belgian bound will cost about $100. Marshal Carter was in Milwaukee several years ago and in looking over the police situation he learned of the work that the Belgian police dogs do there.
This is only one of the many new ideas that the Police Board has to better the police system. It is probable that within the next six months the department will Increase the dog squad.
Over the years the Police department has had many start-up units fail, due to plan or lack of interest, only to come back later and become some of the strongest, longest-lasting most reliable and productive of such units in the country.
https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/bpd-units/k-9-unit.html #BPD_History
20 Dec

Fallen P/O Henry W Sudmeier
On this day in Baltimore Police History 20 Dec 1934 we lost our Brother Patrolman Henry W Sudmeier to accidental gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/813-patrolman-henry-w-sudmeier ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
20 Dec

Baltimore Capital 'Continental Congress'
Today in Baltimore history 20 December 1776 - As British troops closed in on Philadelphia at the end of 1776, the Continental Congress decided to abandon the city and flee south to the safer haven of Baltimore. Bypassing the city’s old courthouse, delegates instead convened on December 20, 1776, inside the spacious house and tavern of Henry Fite. The three-story brick building, redubbed “Congress Hall,” was among the largest in Baltimore and outside the possible artillery range of the British navy. Warmed by the two fireplaces inside the house’s long chamber, delegates learned of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and his surprise victories at Trenton and Princeton. With the British threat to Philadelphia blunted, the Continental Congress reconvened inside Independence Hall on March 4, 1777. Fire destroyed the Henry Fite House in 1904.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/baltimore-the-second-capital-of-the-united-states.html
20 Dec

Space Force Birthday
“On December 20, 2019, the United States Space Force (USSF) became the sixth branch of the Armed Forces. The Space Force was established within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with the enactment of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).”
21 Dec

The Passing of Turk
On this day 21 Dec in 2022 at 3:30 pm we lost our best friend Turk. he was a wonderful dog.
22 Dec

Jonathan Betz Birthday
Today is my godson, Jonathan Betz's 100th Birthday Happy birthday Jonathan have a great day, I love ya,
23 Dec

Injured - Officer Durwood Hood
Officer Hood Wounded December 23, 1980 Check out his page in the 'Our Wounded' drop down in the top menu
23 Dec

Fallen - Officer Keona Holley
On this day in Baltimore Police History 23 Dec 2021, we lost our Sister Police Officer Keona Holley in the line of duty, based on the following https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/item/1118-officer-keona-holley.html ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
23 Dec

Retired Officer James “Sam” Walters
Today in BPD history 23 December 2018, Retired Officer James “Sam” Walters passed away. Sam did a lot for officers through donations, and his help with injured and disabled officers. He will be missed, and always remembered as the owner of The Cop Shop.

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/k2/final-roll-call.html
24 Dec

Lisa's Birthday
James' Lisa's Birthday
25 Dec

Fallen - Sergeant Paul Meeks
On this day in Baltimore City Police History 25 Dec 1915 we lost our Brother Sergeant Paul Meeks based on the following:

https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/en/item/1086-sergeant-paul-e-meeks.html #‎BPDNeverForget‬
25 Dec

Fallen - Sgt Jack L Cooper
On this day in Baltimore Police History, 25 Dec 1964, we lost our Brother Sgt Jack L Cooper to gunfire based on the following http://www.baltimorepolicemuseum.org/portal/index.php/en/component/k2/item/885-sgt-jack-l-cooper ‪#‎BPDNeverForget
26 Dec

Injured - Officers Thomas R. Cave
Officers Thomas R. Cave and Charles A. Walker were injured in the line of duty visit the injured. Both officers heard the radio dispatcher announce that a man with a gun had been sighted at Gay and Baltimore Streets.
26 Dec

Injured - Officers Charles A. Walker
Officers Thomas R. Cave and Charles A. Walker were injured in the line of duty visit the injured. Both officers heard the radio dispatcher announce that a man with a gun had been sighted at Gay and Baltimore Streets.
27 Dec

Injured - Det Marty Disney
Today in Baltimore Police History 27 Dec 1992, One of our Brothers was seriously injured in the line of duty.

While assigned to the Homicide unit Detective Marty Disney was working a shift for another Detective who needed off for the holiday, since Det. Disney didn't celebrate... he was more than willing to help a fellow officer by switching days. In 1992/93 we were getting our heads handed to us in Baltimore with the high number of homicides being committed... Det. Disney had handled a Christmas Eve Homicide and was working the case, he was out dropping an informant off and returning to HQ when a drug dealer traveling more than 80 mph up Eutaw St broadsided the car Det. Disney was operating. He was taken to Shock Trauma where against Doctor's advice he checked himself out and returned to work the next day. He wired a pencil to his broken hand in order to type.

They were handling a lot of murders in those years, many of them solo. That lasted for a couple of weeks until he had the first of three shoulder surgeries. His method of operation was to have surgery, come back in 4 - 6 months, work on old cases and new cases for 6 months and have more surgeries. The surgeries did repair the damage, but because they were so pervasive, shoulder, neck, back and hands, they prohibited him from working the street; and Commissioner at the time “Fraizer” had a rotation policy; even though Det. Disney’s 'date' wasn't for 4 years, he wouldn't let him stay in Homicide and told him he had to retire in 1996.

We hope people will realize the sacrifices made by our brothers and sisters realizing our police are injured every day often disabled, and we need to take the time to thank Retired Detective Disney for his service and sacrifice.
28 Dec

Fallen - P/O John T. King, Jr.
On this day 28 Dec 1936, in Baltimore Police History we lost our Brother, Officer John T. King, Jr. to an auto accident https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/952-officer-john-t-king-jr #‎BPDNeverForget‬
30 Dec

Fallen - P/O John W. Arnold
On this day 30 Dec 1948 in Baltimore Police History, we lost our Brother Patrolman John W. Arnold to gunfire based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/697-patrolman-john-w-arnold ‪#‎BPDNeverForget‬
30 Dec

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31 Dec

Fallen - P/O Thomas J. Barlow
On this date 31 Dec 1937 in Baltimore Police History, we lost our Brother Patrolman Thomas J. Barlow to an automobile accident based on the following: https://baltimorepolicemuseum.com/index.php/en/component/k2/item/662-patrolman-thomas-j-barlow #‎BPDNeverForget‬

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