Serious Crime Down 50% in Annapolis
The Annapolis Police Department is reporting that serious crime in the city is down 50% in the first 5 months of 2009. The comparison was made to the same period last year.
From January to May, the city only had one homicide. There were six during the same period in 2008. Serious violent crimes fell 44% and serious property crimes fell 53% in 2009.
Most of the crime last year happened around public housing. In response, the police department hired an additional 20 officers. They also added a night commander.
According to the Annapolis Police Department website, they are looking to hire a new officer. The pay is $43,000 to $68,800 annually, with a 3% signing bonus.
Tags: Annapolis Police Department, Crime, Police
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