BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER
MEDIA RELATIONS SECTION

Anthony W. Batts
Police Commissioner

Captain J. Eric Kowalczyk
Director

CREDIBLE THREAT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
Baltimore, Md., April 27, 2015 – The Baltimore Police Department / Criminal
Intelligence Unit has received credible information that members of various
gangs including the Black Guerilla Family, Bloods, and Crips have entered into
a partnership to “take-out” law enforcement officers.
This is a credible threat. Law enforcement agencies should take appropriate
precautions to ensure the safety of their officers. Notification will be sent via
NLETS. Further information will be sent through appropriate channels.
Media is requested to distribute this information to the public and law
enforcement nationwide.
-ENDFor more information please contact the Media Relations Section at 410-3962012

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