The Baltimore Police Department Monitoring Team (“Monitoring Team”) approved the revisions the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”) made to thirteen policies related to the use of force. The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has indicated that it concurs with this approval, and the Monitoring Team has filed their approvals with the Court. The revised policies can be accessed at the following links:
• Policy 409 (Firearms Regulations)
• Policy 412 (Patrol Rifle Program)
• Policy 414 (Less Lethal Munitions and Chemical Agents)
• Policy 710 (Level 3 Use of Force Investigations)
• Policy 719 (Conducted Electrical Weapon)
• Policy 725 (Use of Force Review and Assessment)
• Policy 1005 (Non-Uniformed Policing Standards)
• Policy 1118 (Oleoresin Capsicum Spray)
• Policy 1503 (Emergency Vehicle Operation and Pursuit Policy)
• Policy 1602 (Canine Procedure)
The revised policies are the product of intensive collaboration among BPD, DOJ and the Monitoring Team, and reflect input and feedback from community stakeholders.