Baltimore Police Class Brings Sensory Support | Annapolis News

Baltimore County just swore in 55 new officers—the second big class since April 2026—marking a major step in Chief Robert McCullough’s push for community policing. What sets this class apart? They’re the first in Maryland to receive sensory support backpacks, custom-made by people on the autism spectrum, thanks to a new partnership with the Hussman Institute. These tools, paired with specialized training, empower officers to better connect with residents who have autism or developmental disabilities. The graduation ceremony for this historic 177th recruit class is set for July 16 at 6 PM at Patapsco High School. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abb63ce028519cb7