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New chief in Baltimore vows to cut violent crime

Following a record year in per-capita homicides, Baltimore's mayor on Friday fired the city's police commissioner, and appointed a new one, saying a change in leadership is needed to reduce violent crime more quickly. (Jan 19.)

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Following a record year in per-capita homicides, Baltimore's mayor on Friday fired the city's police commissioner, and appointed a new one, saying a change in leadership is needed to reduce violent crime more quickly. (Jan 19.) AP