Baltimore City Schools have tapped a veteran of the Baltimore Police Department, Jeffrey Shorter, to become the new Chief of City School Police, set to assume his post on August 26th. Shorter, whose résumé includes 28 years of service with the BPD and leadership roles such as program director and district commander, is tasked with heading the 90-member police force that keeps the city's educational environments secure. According to CBS News Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott commended Shorter's appointment, endorsing his proclivity for high-quality community policing strategies and dedication to the welfare of children. "Jeffrey Shorter is a great choice to serve as Chief of Police for City Schools," Scott said.

Complementing his extensive law enforcement background, Shorter is also lauded for his work in community collaboration through the BPD, notably on initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism and fostering relationships with Baltimore's youth. The responsibilities of Shorter's new role spread beyond merely maintaining order, they encompass the nurturing of a safe learning atmosphere conducive to educational growth. According to Fox Baltimore, he emphasized the urgency of such endeavors, "The youth of today are not only our future, they are our now. We must be the guiding light to lead them into a successful and safe tomorrow."

Shorter's experience is particularly relevant to his new role given his command of two patrol districts that overlap with the areas covered by City School Police. His strategic leadership in these districts, which are said to be similar in size and budget to the City School Police, positions him as a well-acquainted figure with the challenges he may face in the educational sphere. Furthermore, his two-year stint as the program director for BPD's Community Collaboration Division witnessed Shorter leading the charge on various community-centric initiatives.

Adding to Shorter's distinctive profile is his academic and military background. He holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Coppin State University, further cementing his credentials for the position of Chief of School Police.