A small town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Ridgely, has made headlines by suspending its entire police force pending an investigation by state prosecutors. The decision has left residents shocked, skeptical, and concerned about public safety.
The crackdown on law enforcement in Ridgely reflects the impact of the national reckoning on policing following George Floyd’s killing. With the Ridgely Police Department temporarily defunct, other public safety agencies have stepped in to fill the void, but residents worry about response times in case of emergencies.
