BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, July 16, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the Baltimore City State's Attorney's indictment of two Baltimore Police Department officers for an alleged assault of a teenager in April 2020:

“I am aware that two members of the Baltimore Police Department were indicted today for an incident involving the arrest of a teenager last April. I am disgusted by these allegations and remain committed to improving this culture and lack of humanity. Building a safer Baltimore is my top priority. Police can apprehend suspects without unduly harming or degrading them. Moreover, I will continue to advocate before the Maryland General Assembly for the necessary local authority to immediately terminate officers for clearly egregious conduct in the interest of public safety. I look forward to a swift and thorough judicial process.”