Maryland's Ridgely town suspends its police force for a state investigation, amplifying national policing concerns.
A small town in Maryland, Ridgely, has suspended its entire police force while state prosecutors conduct an investigation, leaving residents shocked, skeptical, and on edge. The suspension highlights that even rural communities are feeling the effects of the national reckoning on policing following George Floyd's killing. The Ridgely Police Department has been temporarily shut down, with other public safety agencies filling the void. However, residents are concerned about response times and remain uninformed about the reasons behind the suspension.
March 21, 2024
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