Teenager Arrested for Threatening Maryland Schools 2024-09-20

A 15-year-old student at Lansdowne High School in Baltimore County was arrested for making online threats targeting Maryland schools. The threats were deemed not credible, but authorities are investigating the incident as part of a broader trend of similar threats being made across the state.

public safety

Private Security Guards Expand Presence in Baltimore 2024-09-20

Private security guards have become increasingly visible in Baltimore, with some neighborhoods hiring them to patrol the streets as the city's police force struggles with staffing shortages. While their presence can deter crime, recent incidents involving the use of force by security guards have prompted Maryland legislators to regulate the industry. The guards can serve as first responders in some cases, but their jurisdiction and training differ from sworn police officers.

criminal justice

Veteran Attorney Appointed as Maryland's Correctional Ombudsman 2024-09-20

Yvonne Briley-Wilson, a veteran attorney with experience in various roles, has been appointed as the acting ombudsman for the newly formed Office of Correctional Ombudsman in Maryland. The office, established earlier this year, will investigate complaints, monitor mental health and healthcare trends, and examine policies within the state's prison system, with a focus on the Jessup Correctional Institution campus during its first year of operation.