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Sunday, 28 March 2021 04:08
Baltimore Police Newsletters
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Baltimore Police Newsletters
1964 Newsletter Assist an Officer
1965 Newsletter Assist an Officer
1966 Newsletter Assist an Officer
1967 Newsletter Vol 1 1 to 22 March 2 1967 to December 20 1967
1968 Newsletter Vol 2 1 to 25 January 3 1968 to December 18 1968
1969 Newsletter Vol 3 1 to 20 January 1 1969 to December 31 1969
1970 Newsletter Vol 4 1 to 26 January 14 1970 to December 30 1970
1971 Newsletter Vol 5 1 to 26 January 13 1971 to December 29 1971
1972 Newsletter Vol 6 Issue 1 to 26 January 12 1972 to December 27 1972
1973 Newsletter Vol 7 Issue 1 to 26 January 10 1973 to December 26 1973
1974 Newsletter Vol 8 Issue 1 to 26 January 9 1974 to December 24 1974
1975 Newsletter Vol 9 Issue 1 to 26 January 8 1975 to December 24 1975
1976 Newsletter Vol 10 Issue 1 to 26 January 7 1976 to December 22 1976
1977 Newsletter Vol 11 Issue 1 to 26 January 5 1977 to December 21 1977
1978 Newsletter Vol 12 Issue 1 to 26 January 4 1978 to December 20 1978
1979 Newsletter Vol 13 Issue 1 to 26 January 3 1979 to December 19 1979
1980 Newsletter Vol 14 Issue 1 to 27 January 2 1980 to December 31 1980
1981 Newsletter Vol 15 Issue 1 to 26 January 14 1981 to December 30 1981
1982 Newsletter Vol 16 Issue 1 to 26 January 13 1982 to December 29 1982
1983 Newsletter Vol 17 Issue 1 to 26 January 12 1983 to December 28 1983
1984 Newsletter Vol 18 Issue 1 to 26 January 11 1984 to December 24 1984
1985 Newsletter Vol 19 Issue 1 to 26 January 9 1985 to December 24 1985
1986 Newsletter Vol 20 Issue 1 to 26 January 8 1986 to December 24 1986
1987 Newsletter Vol 21 Issue 1 to 26 January 7 1987 to December 23 1987
1988 Newsletter Vol 22 Issue 1 to 26 January 6 1988 to December 21 1988
1989 Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 1 to 26 January 4 1989 to December 19 1989
1990 Newsletter Vol 24 Issue 1 to 26 January 3 1990 to December 18 1990
1991 Newsletter Vol 25 Issue 1 to 26 January 2 1991 to December 16 1991
1992 Newsletter Vol 26 Issue 1 to 20 January 1 1992 to December 16 1992
1993 Newsletter Vol 27 Issue 1 to 7 January 1993 to December 1993
1994 Newsletter Vol 28 Issue 1 to 5 May 1994 to October 1994
1995 Newsletter Vol 29 Issue 1 to 7 January 1995 to November 1995
1996 Newsletter Vol 30 Issue 1 to 5 January 1996 to July August 1996
1997 Newsletter Vol 31 Issue 1 to 6 January 3 May 1997 to December 1997
1998 Newsletter Vol 32 Issue 1 to 6 January 1998 to November 1998
1999 Newsletter Vol 33 Issue 1 to 19 January 1999 to December 22 1999
2000 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 34 Issue 1 to 11
2001 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 35 Issue 1 to 7 Special Edition
2002 Newsletter Blue Lines News Vol 35 Issue 10 to 11
2003 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 36 Issue 1 to 2
2004 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 26 Issue 3 to 12
2005 Newsletter Blue Line 04 04 05
2005 Newsletter Blue Line 10 08 05
2005 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 27 Issue 1 to 4
2006 Newsletter Blue Line 06 01 06 Special Edition
2006 Newsletter Blue Line 12 11 2006
2006 Newsletter Blue Line Vol 28 Issue 1 to 3 Special Edition
2007 Newsletter Blue Line Feb 2007 Special Edition
2007 Newsletter Blue Line News Vol 29 issue 1 and Special Edition
2011 Newsletter Blue Line Editions 1 to 3
2015 Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 1 to 4
2016 Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 1 to 4
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Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
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Knowledge
Sgt. Edward M. Sawyer
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 00:40
Sgt. Edward M. Sawyer
E. M. Sawyer Dies at Work
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Dec 12, 1956
Had been officer 22 years Sgt. Edward M. Sawyer, a member the Baltimore Police Department for 22 years, died suddenly yesterday as he worked on the automobile of the police Commissioner in the garage near headquarters. He was 50 years old.
Sgt. Sawyer, who had been chauffeur for three commissioners, was polishing automobile used by Commissioner James M Hepbron when he collapsed. He was pronounced dead on arrival to mercy hospital.
A native of Baltimore, Sgt. Sawyer was appointed to the department in June, 1934. His first assignment was to the motorcycle traffic division. He was made the commissioners over during the ministration of Hamilton Atkinson. Later he served in the late Commissioner Beverly Ober and continued on the job under Mr. Hepbron.
He was made a Sgt. in March, 1948.
Baseball Career
Before joining the Police Department, Mr. Sawyer was a shortstop in professional baseball, playing in Frederick, Maryland. And Birmingham Alabama before going into police work.
Funeral services will be held Friday at the John Jay. Going and Sun establishment at Hollins and Poppleton streets. The hour for the service had not been set last night. Sgt. Sawyer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Sawyer; a son Edward F. Sawyer; a brother Morton; and three sisters, Mrs. Selma Mills, Mrs. Hilda Johnson and Mrs. Mildred Smith, all of Baltimore
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Internal Investigation Division
Friday, 19 March 2021 06:55
On 4 May 1966 Internal Affairs, Internal Investigations, Inspectional Services, call what you want, the newspapers were calling it a Watchdog Squad with Police watching police, or police, criminals. "The city’s new police complaint evaluation board issued regulations yesterday (19 Nov 1965) authorizing any member to call in the state police for a “supplemental” investigation of police misconduct charges after the city police department has completed its inquiry."
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Fairness
Captain Charles H Burns
Monday, 08 March 2021 05:46
Captain Charles H Burns
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Captain Charles H Burns
D.O.D 9 Match 1933
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 9 March 1933 |
| City, St. | City, St. |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | LOD Illness |
| District Worked | Detective Department |
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
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Fallen Heroes
Serge Michael McSweeny
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 14:14
Serge Michael McSweeny
Serge Michael McSweeny
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Patrolman Irvin E Martz
D.O.D 5 Sept 1934
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 5 Sept 1934 |
| City, St. | 345 St Paul Pl |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | illness |
| Weapon | N/A |
| District Worked | Western |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
Published in
Fallen Heroes
Patrolman Irvin E Martz
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:53
Patrolman Irvin E Martz
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Patrolman Irvin E Martz
D.O.D 2 August 1925
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
|
End of Watch |
2 Aug 1925 |
|
City, St. |
345 St Paul Pl |
|
Panel Number |
N/A |
|
Cause of Death |
illness |
|
Weapon |
N/A |
|
District Worked |
Central |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
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Fallen Heroes
Lieutenant Michael F. Black
Tuesday, 02 February 2021 05:47
Lieutenant Michael F. Black
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Lieutenant Michael F. Black
D.O.D 11 February 1898
More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 11 February 1898 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Line of Duty Illness |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
Published in
Fallen Heroes
Captain Edward J Carey
Monday, 01 February 2021 12:45
Captain Edward J Carey
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Captain Edward J Carey
D.O.D 10 Nov 1931
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More details
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 10 November 1931 |
| City, St. | UNK |
| Panel Number | N/A |
| Cause of Death | Line of Duty Injury |
Donations
Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH.
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department.
Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222
Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll
Published in
Fallen Heroes
