Despite intensive lobbying effort, Johns Hopkins private police legislation faces uncertain future

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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This is not something that JHU will include in their viewbook.

Despite intensive lobbying effort, Johns Hopkins private police legislation faces uncertain future
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-hopkins-police-politics-20190206-story.html
“From 2014 through 2017, aggravated assaults, including non-fatal shootings, have more than tripled across all Johns Hopkins Baltimore campuses, according to the university. Robberies, including armed robberies and carjackings, increased by 250 percent, the school said. There were 45 aggravated assaults in 2017, the university said, and 28 robberies.”

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Interesting that Bloomberg wants a private solution. I guess he thinks government can’t get it done. I can’t disagree.

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The hospital is not in a very nice part of town. Even 40 years ago, the staff had to park in gated, secured lots.

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The Penn Police Department is a wonderful asset to the Philadelphia community and the university. They work seamlessly during a crisis with the Philadelphia Police. Students, parents and staff rely on their presence.

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Are they armed?

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Yes. https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/with-120-officers-penn-has-the-largest-private-police-force-in-pennsylvania

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Some more color on why this effort has stalled:

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/higher-ed/bs-md-jhu-prof-letter-20190218-story.html