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Edward T. NorrisAmerican radio host and former Maryland law enforcement officer
Date of Birth: 10.04.1960
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Edward Norris: From Police Commissioner to Radio Host
- Baltimore Police Commissioner
- Maryland State Police Superintendent
- Criminal Charges and Conviction
- Political Controversy
- Radio Show
- Acting Career
Edward Norris: From Police Commissioner to Radio Host
Early Life and Police CareerEdward Norris was born on April 10, 1960. He served in the New York Police Department for 20 years before becoming the Baltimore Police Commissioner in March 2000.
Baltimore Police Commissioner
As Commissioner, Norris oversaw a decline in crime in Baltimore, which had previously been ranked as the fifth most dangerous city in the nation in 2005. However, his tenure ended in 2002 amidst reports of tensions with Mayor Martin O'Malley's administration.
Maryland State Police Superintendent
In 2002, Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich appointed Norris as the state's Superintendent of Police. He resigned in 2003 after facing felony charges.
Criminal Charges and Conviction
In December 2003, Norris was indicted on three counts by U.S. Attorney Thomas DiBiagio. The charges alleged misuse of over $20,000 from BPD accounts for personal expenses, extramarital affairs, and lying on a mortgage application. Norris pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax fraud, a felony in the United States, and was sentenced to six months in federal prison, three years of supervised probation, and 500 hours of community service.
Political Controversy
Despite his guilty plea, Norris has maintained that he was overzealously prosecuted for political reasons. He admitted to using money from police accounts but claimed to have reimbursed it all before leaving his post.
Radio Show
Norris currently hosts his own radio talk show, which focuses on criticizing the Baltimore and Maryland police departments. The show features crime reports and stories submitted by listeners.
Acting Career
From 2002 to 2008, Norris played a fictional character named Detective Norris on the acclaimed HBO television series "The Wire." The series, set in Baltimore, has been praised for its realistic portrayal of police work.
