Major Keira Saunders was appointed as the District Commander of the Northern District in April, 2025. She has served with the Baltimore Police Department for more than 22 years. Her previous assignments include the Southeastern District, Southwestern District, Northwestern District, Northeastern District, Organized Crime Division, Special Enforcement Team, the Education & Training Section and the Compliance Bureau under the Professional Standards Section. She was also a member of the BPD Honor Guard.