In accordance with the consent decree, DOJ and BPD are seeking input on BPD policies.  Although the initial comment period has expired for BPD's Use of Force policy, BALT has provided feedback on the latest draft of the policy.  DOJ’s draft policy revisions for Policy 1115 Use of Force mostly address BALT’s initial recommendations for BPD policy reform.

BALT calls on the BPD to implement de-escalation techniques and training, improve crisis intervention and response, and increase transparency and accountability.

BPD is required to revise its policies to align with the consent decree.  The First-Year Monitoring Plan calls for public comments on these proposed policies. In combination with the Department of Justice and the Monitoring Team, BPD will consider these public comments before the policies are finalized.

DOJ and the city combined members from Venable and 21st Century teams into a single, combined team.  Click for the list of names and responsibilities of each member. 

The first community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the Baltimore City Community College (Fine Arts Auditorium, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215), from 6-8PM.

The second community forum will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Morgan State University (Student Center, 2nd floor, Ballroom C, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251), from 6-8PM.

BALT has read through and summarized all 26 applications for the public to review. Our summaries include an overview of each applicant's budget, key players, and whether or not the applicant meets any of BALT's initial recommendations.