BALTIMOREPOLICEDEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

MEDIA RELATIONS SECTION

Anthony W. Batts
Police Commissioner

Captain J. Eric Kowalczyk

Director

April 23, 2015 Afternoon Update

Baltimore Police Department update in the investigation into the death of Mr.
Freddie Gray.
We have received numerous requests to photograph the interior of our prisoner
transport vans. The interior of the prisoner transport van is part of an ongoing
investigation and we are unable to allow media access at this time.
The Baltimore Police Department has a policy requiring all prisoners to be
properly seat belted during transport.
We will cancel leave for members of the agency to ensure adequate coverage
of the city.
The Baltimore Police Department, as a matter of past practice, asks for the
assistance of local and state law enforcement partners, for any large-scale
event, festival, and other occasions that draw large crowds.
The Baltimore Police Department will continue to do everything possible to
ensure the safety of those engaged in the expression of their constitutional
rights.
As the investigation moves forward, anyone with information please contact
the Force Investigation Team 410-637-3097 or 3098.
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