![]() ![]() At the time, the BPD was considered one of the most corrupt departments in the nation. ![]() During the Civil Rights Movement, the strained relationship between the BPD and Baltimore's citizens grew worse as riots erupted due to mistreatment and the injustices being experienced not only by the citizens of Baltimore but by the entire country. Related: Jon Bernthal on Method Acting: 'I Don't See Any Benefit in That'Īfter World War II and the 'white flight' growth of the suburbs, Baltimore’s African American population became the majority of the city while the department remained mostly Irish American. This conflict came to a head in 1861 when the federal government had to take over the department due to their involvement in the Baltimore riot of 1861 where they helped propel Union and Confederate rioters into a fully armed confrontation. This created not only conflict within the department but also among Baltimore's citizens. Justin Fenton will be in conversation about his book, We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption. Many officers of the time were members of the Know Nothing gangs and maintained loyalties to their former leaders. Presented in partnership with AARP Maryland. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has seen internal conflict since its inception in the late 1840s. ![]()
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