Clickbait title. The article itself seems mostly positive, rational, and informative but the poor citizens of Baltimore are getting squeezed for ad dollars inst

Clickbait title. The article itself seems mostly positive, rational, and informative but the poor citizens of Baltimore are getting squeezed for ad dollars instead of being kept properly informed about local events. This is a nonstory and the journalist knows it. Baltimore PD is getting a great deal supporting their legacy IT while they convert to a modern system that will no doubt cost many times more to purchase, integrate and maintain. At just $44/hr the consultant is being underpaid for the area if they're full time 1099.