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Acting Deputy Commissioner Melvin Russell Leaving BPD

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The organizational shake-up continues within the Baltimore City Police Department.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Melvin Russell is leaving the force. A 40-year veteran of the department, Russell said he will be retiring. His last day will be Wednesday.

Last week, Commissioner Michael Harrison announced he was thinning out his command staff to streamline the department.

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