Baltimore’s federal delegation, mayor commit to being tough on crime as $8M in public safety earmarks announced

By Lee O. Sanderlin 

Rep. Kweisi Mfume, a Democrat representing most of Baltimore City, said the funding would help free up officers to put more “boots on the ground” in neighborhoods, which would rebuild community trust and curb crime.

“If we do not make crime our number one priority, every day, every night and in every way, the peril will take place and we will see ourselves treading water,” Mfume said.

The police department will receive about $5.3 million for four projects: A 911 diversion program, updating the records management system, increasing community collaboration with police and helping to develop neighborhood policing plans.

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