This work is important, it requires constant education, constant training, constant motivation, constant inspiration that we have to give, not just to keep our people happy but keep them reminded of the value of the work we do. So, recruiting is only part of it. Retaining good people is the other half that we don't often talk about.

Michael Harrison

With the kind of violent crime we see here in Baltimore, the number of homicides and shootings, we see people's willingness to use those guns only because they made a conscious decision to carry them unlawfully. This decision now exponentially exacerbates that problem.

Michael Harrison

They are more accepting of diversity and inclusion within the police department and doing things differently, it makes it easier to train for the new way, this new community policing model.

Michael Harrison

I speak to them from the standpoint of a friend or a sister, as a regular human being. I try to be as relatable as possible and let them know that they are heard.

Michael Harrison

It's one negative ripple effect for having been killed in the line of duty, but to have been ambushed while sitting in your car is something totally different.

Michael Harrison

The fear is that they could lose everything for making a mistake on the job, even if they don't have ill will intent, many officers then take the position that it's not worth it to be in this profession.

Michael Harrison

That's the one protection that officers have that makes them willing to go out and do this work, they are being asked to go and deal with violent situations and compelled to perform these jobs on behalf of the city.

Michael Harrison