Baltimore Police launched a new unit to improve safety in the city's entertainment districts, department officials said.

The Entertainment District Unit (EDU) launched on August 10 and currently operates in the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill , Harbor Point and Fells Point neighborhoods, BPD officials said.

New Baltimore Police unit

The new police unit was "designed to enhance livability and ensure enjoyable experiences for residents and visitors in Baltimore's most active entertainment zones," BPD said in a statement.

The EDU will provide parking and traffic enforcement, address dirt bike activity, seize illegal firearms and engage with the community to address chronic nuisance issues, the department said.

"The Entertainment District Unit is about more than just enforcement, it's abou

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