Since taking over as Baltimore?s police commissioner in July, Frederick Bealefeld has presided over a period of noticeable crime reduction in one of America?s most violent cities. In January, the city?s homicide tally was half of 2007?s figure. The Examiner recently interviewed Bealefeld about his strategies.

Q There were only 14 homicides in Baltimore City in January. That?s the lowest figure in almost three decades.