Posts Tagged ‘refund the police’
Md. Allocates More Funds For Police Body-Worn Cameras, De-escalation Training
New funding in Maryland will help law enforcement agencies pay for more body cameras, advance training in de-escalation, and meet other critical expenses with the goal of building community relationships.Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that $7.5-million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community and Transparency Grant program as part of his…
Read MoreVideo | Gov. Larry Hogan Addresses Law Enforcement Training Session In Ocean City
Governor Larry Hogan (R.-Md.) appeared in Ocean City Tuesday to address the Maryland Municipal League Police Executive Association Annual Training Conference. “Every single day that I have served as governor, I have been immensely proud of all our law enforcement officers, including all who serve in Maryland’s municipal police agencies,” Hogan said. “Our state and…
Read MoreMd. State Troopers’ Starting Salaries Get Considerable Boost
Maryland State Police will offer higher starting pay for new state troopers. As of January 1st, 2022, the starting pay for trooper candidates will rise from $35,000 to $51,000. The enhanced salary structure results from an agreement among Maryland State Police, the State Law Enforcement Labor Alliance and the State of Maryland. “Today, we are…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Hogan Address Law Enforcement Groups In Ocean City
Governor Larry Hogan returned to Ocean City and the Eastern Shore Monday, beginning the day with an address at the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriff’s Association in Ocean City. The session came three days after Hogan released a $150-million “re-fund the police” initiative. Hogan said Friday that defunding police to try to…
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