Baltimore Police Department

to protect & serve

By Public Affairs
Monday, November 14, 2011; 8:30 am

The Public Affairs Section serves as the liaison between the Department, members of the media and the general public. The office is responsible for all aspects of external communications, including the release of accurate and timely information concerning police activity and criminal investigations within the City of Baltimore.

The Public Affairs Section also coordinates and manages departmental special events, video productions, website and social media efforts. The office is led by the Director of Public Affairs who is a direct report to the Police Commissioner and serves as the agency's principal communications advisor and chief spokesman. Sworn police officers and professional civilian staff from diverse backgrounds serve as public information officers and assist in providing timely communication to the public.

The unit is operational twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and responds to all significant incidents throughout the city to ensure the proper flow of information between all stakeholders.