Baltimore Police Department

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 DOJ Investigation into Death of Freddie Gray

"From the outset of our investigation, I have repeatedly affirmed my support for an outside review into the death of Freddie Gray. Whenever a…

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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 Announces Recommendations for Body Camera Program

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces recommendations for implementing a body camera program for the Baltimore Police Department; working group recommends a pilot program to fully vet policies and practices

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the recommendations of her Body Camera Working Group

New Police Schedule Announced

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Commissioner Batts announce the new police schedule. A new deployment plan will put more officers on the streets and increase community engagement.

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BPD Schedule Press Conference

Reflecting on Year One of Baltimore Police Strategic Plan

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Police Commissioner Batts discuss the progress and accomplishments made by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) one year after the release of the department’s strategic plan.

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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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