We Own This City 2022

Overview

We Own This City is a television series that explores the story of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force. The series delves into the rise and fall of the task force, which was involved in the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest. These policies were implemented at the expense of actual police work, leading to a decline in the city's law enforcement standards. The series examines the corruption and moral collapse that resulted from these policies. The story takes place in an American city where these policies were championed. The series provides a critical look at the consequences of these policies on the city and its residents. The narrative is based on real events and draws from the experiences of those involved in the Gun Trace Task Force. The series premiered in 2022, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of law enforcement and the impact of policy decisions on a community.