Police Force

Founded:
Location: Baltimore, MD

Additional Information

  • Dates: 1901
    Notes: In case of accident, application to any Police Station will insure prompt attention. Each Police Station has a stretcher, available at all times, but only for accidents.
    Source: Charity Organization Society, Directory of the Charitable and Beneficent Organizations of Baltimore together with Legal Suggestions, Etc. Baltimore: : 45
  • Dates: 1901
    Notes: The Board of Police Commissioners are authorized to appoint three physicians whose duties, in addition to the examining of all applicants for positions on the police force, are to visit all policement and other officials of the force who may be returned as sick, and to report their condition to the Board; also to visit and professionally attend any members of the force who may be injured or disabled in the performance of their duties. To examine thoroughly the physical condition of any member of the force who may apply to the Board or be considered by it for a pension (See New Charter, Sec. 771-772-773.)
    Source: Charity Organization Society, Directory of the Charitable and Beneficent Organizations of Baltimore together with Legal Suggestions, Etc. Baltimore: 38