Mayor Rawlings-Blake Joins Governor O’Malley to Announce Millions in State Public Safety Grants for Baltimore
Baltimore, MD. (July 29, 2010),
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Governor Martin O’Malley and Police Commissioner Fred Bealefeld, III today to announce three public safety grants totaling $7.1 million to help keep Baltimore City residents safe. The governor made the announcement during a news conference in the Sandtown neighborhood, as part of “Capital for a Day” activities in Baltimore. Over the past three years, innovative public safety partnerships and dedicated law enforcement has driven down violent crime 11.8 percent statewide, including a near-11 percent decline in Baltimore City.
“There is no more solemn obligation we have as public servants, than to protect the public safety,” said Governor O’Malley. “We all owe the men and women of our police departments a debt of gratitude for their work keeping the people of Maryland safe. These grants will not only help strengthen the partnership between the State and the City bringing about positive change in city neighborhoods, but it will further provide the necessary resources for our officers to keep Baltimore safe.”
“The grants announced today will support some of the Police Department’s innovative and effective crime fighting and community policing initiatives,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “Governor O’Malley is aware of what works best for the people of Baltimore. Supporting community-based strategies to reduce crime will make our neighborhoods safer and build strong relationships between residents and the police.”...