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Harford County Sheriff Gahler Announces New Policies on Domestic Violence Incidents

June 11, 2015 By Aaron Cahall

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler on Wednesday announced a major overhaul to Harford County Sheriff’s Office policies on the handling of domestic violence cases, expansions he said are intended to prevent escalation of domestic altercations into violent incidents. While the new policies were officially announced this week, deputies have been working under a version of […]

Harford County Board of Education Decisions on Philosophy of Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Accountability Policies

April 14, 2015 By Dagger News Service

From Harford County Public Schools: April 13, 2015 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Board Comments Public Comments – Councilman David Glenn, Havre de Grace […]

Harford County Board of Education Approves Changes to Board Policies; Recognizes Budget Award

January 15, 2015 By Dagger News Service

From Harford County Public Schools: January 13, 2015 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: –Board Comments –Public Comment- no public comments were made –Old Business: […]

Simpson: “If the Councilman is Too Frightened to Talk Directly to the People, He or She Should Resign”

December 11, 2014 By A Dagger Reader

From Omar J. Simpson, Esq.: Shocking…But Not So Shocking As a longtime, Edgewood, Aberdeen and Joppa residents have often been treated in a dismissive manner by local politicians. It is no surprise to me that the new Harford Council security policy was never discussed. Edgewood residents are often ignored and have policies acted upon them […]

Harford County Public Schools Students Disadvantaged by Limited GPA Weighting Policy

May 28, 2014 By Cindy Mumby

Harford County Public Schools Students Disadvantaged by Limited GPA Weighting Policy

In the competition for college admittance, students in Harford County public high schools are hamstrung by the school board’s policy on weighted grade point averages, according to Harford school officials who are recommending that the board revise its policy. The proposal announced at a meeting Tuesday would increase the extra numerical value, or weight, currently […]

George: New Board of Education Policies Impact Destination Imagination Programs in Harford County

January 29, 2014 By A Dagger Reader

George: New Board of Education Policies Impact Destination Imagination Programs in Harford County

From Doug and Sheila George, Destination Imagination Volunteer Team Managers at Bel Air High School: Dear Editor: We are writing as a follow up to our October 29, 2013 editorial regarding the impact of the new HCPS procedures on the Destination Imagination [DI] program in Harford County Public Schools. (Click to review the previous editorial […]

On Road to Recovery After Stroke, Former Deputy Hopes for Return to Harford County Sheriff’s Office

November 20, 2013 By Aaron Cahall

On Road to Recovery After Stroke, Former Deputy Hopes for Return to Harford County Sheriff’s Office

Noel Raufaste is stuck. He’s trying to remember the name of a supervisor whom he worked for months ago when he returned to light duty with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office after suffering a major stroke. Watching him, it’s clear that he knows who he’s talking about, can probably picture the person and has their […]

Harford County Public Schools Details School Security Policies

December 14, 2012 By Cindy Mumby

In response to the school shooting at Perry Hall High School in late August, The Dagger asked Harford County Public Schools to provide an overview of safety measures in county school buildings. Sadly, this issue is relevant again today with the horrific shootings at an elementary school in Newtown, CT. Below is the overview provided […]

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    Bob | Police Investigate Edgewood Shooting and Car Crash

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    Billy Butcher | Police Investigate Edgewood Shooting and Car Crash

  • “"Baltimore Police are being trained to step in when fellow officers cross the line. Will it prevent misconduct?" https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-pr-md-ci-police-epic-training-20210419-mnivh6szkrcw5mh7i357cuhki4-story.html This…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Billy Butcher, you need to STFU. You will never know what it is like to have a true 1979 San…”

    Bob | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “I think he is full of shit and just out for a troll. Probably the kind of guy that walks…”

    Billy Butcher is Back | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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    Billy Butcher | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

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    Missing Reagan | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

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    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

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    Kyriakos Gary Ambridge | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Dissenter I do not know a cop named Miller. I am sorry to read about your experience with the police.…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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    JB46 | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “I bet you are the same Harford County cop who pulled me off my porch without a search warrant, without…”

    Dissenter | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"Is it time to take the police out of traffic stops?" https://news.yahoo.com/it-is-time-to-take-the-police-out-of-traffic-stops-155835442.html”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"House Republicans display Kamala Harris milk carton at news conference: ‘Missing at the border’ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-kamala-harris-milk-carton-missing-at-border This story made me chuckle.…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Agreed. The police are enforcing laws that are made by the Politicians and there is far too many laws on…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Who in their right mind would want to be the police in a “Blue State” like Maryland? Good men and…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “I guess it doesn’t fit their agenda”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “There are things happening in Harford County all the time. The Dagger just doesn't report it....”

    SoulCrusher | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “"Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car" https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/us/police-shooting-air-freshener-trnd/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Top+Stories%29 Does Maryland have a law…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “It’s now April 12, somebody please wake me when something new happens in Harford County”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

Recent Posts

  • Police Investigate Edgewood Shooting and Car Crash April 19, 2021
  • Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller April 15, 2021
  • Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges March 1, 2021
  • Havre de Grace Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Cecil County February 26, 2021
  • As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply February 3, 2021
  • Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully” January 13, 2021
  • Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do” January 7, 2021
  • Cause of Fire in Vacant Havre de Grace House Under Investigation January 5, 2021
  • Police Investigate Separate Fatal Crashes in Bel Air and Street December 30, 2020
  • Armed Robbery Suspect Fleeing Police Dies of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound December 27, 2020
  • Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police” December 22, 2020
  • Middle River Man, 22, Killed in Edgewood Shooting December 15, 2020
  • Man Injured in Havre de Grace Shooting December 12, 2020
  • Woman Killed in Aberdeen House Fire November 20, 2020
  • Detectives Investigate Edgewood Murder-Suicide November 18, 2020
  • Harford County Clamps Back Down After COVID-19 Surge November 12, 2020
  • Conowingo Dam Sediment Characterization Study Begins November 12, 2020
  • Former Baltimore Police Detective, from Bel Air, Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents November 6, 2020
  • Suspicious Jarrettsville Deaths Ruled Homicide and Suicide November 5, 2020
  • Man Arrested After Pulling Gun in Joppa Road Rage Incident November 4, 2020

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