JHPD releases draft policies for review

Johns Hopkins Police Department releases draft policies for community review - Community is encouraged to offer feedback over the 60-day public comment period. The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is seeking community feedback on the draft rules and regulations that will govern the JHPD's day-to-day operations. Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students, the Johns Hopkins University Police Accountability Board , and anyone in the Baltimore and Maryland community can review and comment on the proposed policies during the 60-day public comment period. Branville Bard Jr., vice president for Public Safety and JHPD chief of police, asks all community members to participate in the important policy development process, which included extensive benchmarking against the most progressive policies nationwide and consulting with outside experts in policing reform. "Your continued feedback will directly inform the development of the JHPD and help ensure that we are building a community-oriented, transparent, and progressive police department." - Branville Bard Jr. "Your continued feedback will directly inform the development of the JHPD and help ensure that we are building a community-oriented, transparent, and progressive police department," Bard said.