Harry Edgerton facts for kids

Harry Edgerton is a former detective who worked for the Baltimore Police Department. He is well-known for his important work in the Homicide Unit. He also helped investigate a major case alongside former BPD Detective Ed Burns and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Harry Edgerton's Police Career

Harry Edgerton was a detective in the Homicide Unit. This unit investigates serious cases. He worked under Sergeant Roger Nolan and Lieutenant Gary D'Addario. Their unit was featured in a book by David Simon. The book was called ...: A Year on the Killing Streets. It showed what police work was like.

Inspiring a TV Character

Harry Edgerton's life and work helped inspire a famous TV character. He was the son of a jazz pianist from New York. His experiences helped create the character of Frank Pembleton. This character was in the TV show ...: Life on the Street. The actor who played Frank Pembleton, Andre Braugher, won an Emmy Award for his role. An Emmy Award is a very important prize for TV shows.