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The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City works with residents, partners, and community leaders to improve public safety.

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Working Together for a Safer Baltimore

August 3, 2026

The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents.

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August 3, 2026

The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents.

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Former Baltimore police officer admits inflating work hours, gets no jail time

"We recognize the ongoing initiatives within the Baltimore Police Department aimed at enhancing accountability and restoring public confidence, particularly the improved collaboration with our office on internal investigations," Bates noted. "That progress is significant, and it is crucial that accountability remains a fundamental principle in addressing any instances of misconduct."

140-year sentence given to Baltimore woman found guilty in 2025 triple shooting

The sentence, imposed on 38-year-old Cassandra McRae, was announced Wednesday by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. A judge ordered McRae to serve 140 years of the sentence, with the first 25 years being without the possibility of parole, said a statement issued by the State's Attorney, Ivan Bates.

Judge convicts 2 Baltimore Police officers in misconduct case

“Police officers are entrusted with tremendous authority and a responsibility to uphold the law,” Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a statement. “When that authority is abused, through excessive force, false statements, or misconduct in office, it undermines public trust and threatens the integrity of our justice system.”

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Community Safety Starts Here

The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City works with residents, partners, and community leaders to improve public safety.

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Our Mission

Working Together for a Safer Baltimore

August 3, 2026

The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents.

A purple, cloudy sky reflected on a calm lake

Our Mission

Working Together for a Safer Baltimore

August 3, 2026

The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents.

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Call us at (410) 396-1897

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Former Baltimore police officer admits inflating work hours, gets no jail time

"We recognize the ongoing initiatives within the Baltimore Police Department aimed at enhancing accountability and restoring public confidence, particularly the improved collaboration with our office on internal investigations," Bates noted. "That progress is significant, and it is crucial that accountability remains a fundamental principle in addressing any instances of misconduct."

140-year sentence given to Baltimore woman found guilty in 2025 triple shooting

The sentence, imposed on 38-year-old Cassandra McRae, was announced Wednesday by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. A judge ordered McRae to serve 140 years of the sentence, with the first 25 years being without the possibility of parole, said a statement issued by the State's Attorney, Ivan Bates.

Judge convicts 2 Baltimore Police officers in misconduct case

“Police officers are entrusted with tremendous authority and a responsibility to uphold the law,” Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a statement. “When that authority is abused, through excessive force, false statements, or misconduct in office, it undermines public trust and threatens the integrity of our justice system.”