Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc.
$25,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For a feasibility study of the proposed merger of the Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems and the Baltimore Mental Health Systems.
Baltimore Police Foundation
$225,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
To purchase in-car video camera equipment for 50 police vehicles. The purpose of this initiative is to promote officer safety, at the same time, realize more effective criminal investigations and arrests.
Baltimore Police Foundation
$78,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of information technology equipment for support of the Police Court Liaison Program. The installation of a computerized system will enable electronic transfer of summonses and provide a scheduling matrix and 24-hour hotline.
Baltimore Police Foundation
$62,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
In support of the planning and development of the Recruitment Initiative, designed to attract qualified candidates for Baltimore City’s police force.
Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.
$42,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Baltimore City Early Disposition Court. The court was established in 2000 to reduce the backlog of cases in the criminal courts. It was established to handle criminal defendants charged with misdemeanors who are eligible for release on their own recognizance.