BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Police Department wants to redraw the boundaries of the nine police precincts.
WBAL-TV reports that officials believe redrawing the boundaries will help stretch resources, create quicker response times and allow police to be laser-focused on high-crime areas.
The current precinct boundaries were drawn back in 1959.
A state law that went into effect in 2019 required redistricting to be done after each U.S. Census. That data has just now become available.
Mayor Brandon Scott and police Commissioner Michael Harrison said redistricting will improve the crime fight.
At this time, it is unclear what the new boundaries will look like or whether police stations will be expanded, reduced or be relocated.
There will be two opportunities for the public to respond. The police department is expected to submit proposed boundaries to the Baltimore City Council in August.