County to Follow Constitution and Sound Policing Policy

In anticipation of a County Council bill slated to be introduced this evening, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz issued a statement reiterating his commitment to protecting individual rights and public safety:

“My Executive Order provides that no County employee, including the police, may discriminate based on anyone’s immigration status,” Kamenetz said. “Further no individual may be detained past their scheduled release date unless a court order so states. My directive adheres to the Constitution and promotes sound policing practices.”

The complete Executive Order is below: