American Scandal
Police Corruption in Baltimore | Zero Tolerance | 1
Jan 23, 2024
A podcast discusses police corruption in Baltimore and the arrest of the Gun Trace Task Force. It explores factors that contributed to corruption, the consequences of aggressive policing strategies, and the rise of Mayor O'Malley's Zero Tolerance approach. The podcast also highlights incidents of false reports, a chaotic car chase, questionable tactics, and the planned thefts by corrupt officers.
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- The Gun Trace Task Force in Baltimore was created as part of a zero tolerance policy implemented by Mayor Martin O'Malley to crack down on crime.
- The culture of corruption within the Baltimore Police Department allowed rogue cops, like Sergeant Wayne Jenkins, to engage in unethical behavior and criminal activities.
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Police Corruption in Baltimore
Sergeant Wayne Jenkins, leading an elite, plainclothes unit within the Baltimore Police Department, goes beyond his duties, robbing drug dealers and planting evidence.
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