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Mayor's Statement on DOJ Acceptance of Request for Pattern-or-Practice Investigation

The investigation will build on reforms, and help change the culture of the police department.

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Mayor's Statement in Support of U.S. Department of Justice Town Hall Meeting

"We aggressively recruited this program to Baltimore because of its proven track record of working with departments to build greater trust and transparency between police and the community…

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Mayor's Statement on the Retirement of BPD Deputy Commissioner Rodriguez

“I want to thank Deputy Commissioner Jeronimo 'Jerry' Rodriguez for his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore City. A truly exceptional…

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Mayor's Statement on Texas Federal Judge's Decision to Block President's Immigration Executive Actions

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined with 23 mayors from across the country to respond to the Texas Federal judge’s temporary order blocking President’s Obama executive actions on immigration.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake's Statement Regarding NYC Police Officer Shooting

"I am deeply saddened by the shootings of two police officers in New York City and troubled to learn of the suspect's connection to another crime so close to...

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Mayor's Statement on President's Efforts to Strengthen Community Policing in Cities

"I applaud President Obama for taking concrete steps that will further efforts already underway in Baltimore to bring more accountability and transparency to policing..."

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake's Statement on Passing of Arnold M. Jolivet

"I was saddened to learn of Arnold Jolivet's passing. Mr. Jolivet was a consistent, devoted and vocal champion for minority businesses...

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