Baltimore police commissioner steps down

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison is stepping down Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott announced in a news conference Thursday morning. The mayor and Harrison said they've been in discussions for several weeks about the commissioner's future and the future of the department. Harrison's departure marks the 11th change in leadership of the Baltimore Police Department since 2000. Harrison is one of the longest-serving Baltimore City police commissioners in more than 20 years. He has been in the position since March 2019, and his contract was set to expire in March 2024. He earned $287,540.