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.
Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative/Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
$60,000 / 2001 / Community Development
Renewed funding for an expansion of six neighborhood community-building initiatives. This collaborative will provide support to help develop local leadership and increase community activism.
Baltimore Police Foundation
$50,000 / 2001 / Environment
In support of the Environmental Crimes Unit Campaign Against Illegal Dumping, including prosecution of offenders and the establishment of a “tip line” to encourage citizens to report illegal dumping. This effort will target ten “hot spots” that have been identified as chronic dumping sites for commercial debris and illegal contaminants.
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 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.