In Wake of Attacks on Officers, Baltimore Police ‘Doubling Up’

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– In light of the deadly ambushes that are plaguing police departments nationwide, both Baltimore City and Baltimore County police are ordering their officers to change tactics, specifically with the way they respond to calls.

Rick Ritter breaks down the new order that seems to be picking up momentum across the country.

Effective immediately, Baltimore City and Baltimore County are enforcing a double up rule, meaning no single officer responds to a call alone. It’s a heightened level of awareness after a recent string of ambushes.

It’s a climate that’s tense nationwide and now has police departments rethinking the way they respond to routine calls.

 

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