Baltimore’s far from done despite collapse of criminal case

Many of this city’s deepest challenges remain unresolved after the collapse of the criminal case against six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, the young black man whose broken neck in police custody caused so much upheaval. Here’s a look at the to-do lists of those involved.

Stepping in as top cop after Anthony Batts was fired for his handling of the unrest provoked by Gray’s death, Commissioner Kevin Davis pledged to implement significant reforms while remaining loyal to the officers he commands. Davis overhauled the department’s 2003 policy on use of force to include de-escalation tactics and emphasize “the sanctity of life.” Davis also implemented software insuring that officers get quizzed on their responsibilities, such as buckling prisoners into seatbelts. The prosecutions failed in part because they couldn’t prove the officers even read their department’s rules. In response to Mosby’s accusations, Davis said Gray’s death stirred many emotions and opinions, but “we are not entitled to our own facts.” Still, he said, “we will continue to work together. That’s what we do.” records. That would thwart the spirit of legislative reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill Of Rights, which enable chiefs to add citizens to boards that review cases against officers. in the spotlight this week where she got the honor of tallying the votes at the Democratic National Convention. Responding there to the end of the criminal cases, she chided Mosby for claiming the justice system is rigged and said elected officials must work within the system to bring reform. She cited her efforts to make prosecuting police easier by changing the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. The mayor also has championed body cameras, and all officers who work the streets will soon wear them.