BALTIMOREPOLICEDEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

MEDIA RELATIONS SECTION

Kevin Davis
Interim Commissioner

Capt. J. Eric Kowalczyk

Director

Kevin Davis Takes Command as Interim

Commissioner
Baltimore, Md., July 8, 2015 - Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake named
Kevin Davis as the Interim Police Commissioner. As the former Chief of the
Anne Arundel County Police Department, he was appointed to the position of
Deputy Police Commissioner seven-months ago, overseeing the
Investigations and Intelligence Bureau. Interim Commissioner Davis is a
native of Maryland, born and raised in College Park. He comes from a family
with a history of policing in Maryland and he continued that legacy when he
began his career with the Prince Georges County Police Department. As a
Deputy Chief in Prince Georges County, Interim Commissioner Davis
oversaw the Bureau of Investigations. His leadership resulted in an increase
in clearance rates ensuring violent criminals were taken off the streets.
Interim Commissioner Davis rose through the ranks to become the Assistant
Chief of the Prince Georges County Police Department. This role led to
extensive experience working with consent decrees; creating a solid
foundation of Constitutional Policing. Additionally, the Interim Commissioner
has a long history of working with residents, truly embodying the concepts of
community policing. His experience in Prince Georges County made him
uniquely qualified for the position overseeing the Baltimore Police
Departments Investigations and Intelligence Bureau.
As the Chief of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, he made
tremendous inroads in connecting with the community and building strong
relationships with residents. He has continued that role in Baltimore, meeting
with community groups and working to build strong relationships with the
citizens of this city.
Interim Commissioner Davis is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and
the FBI National Executive Institute. He earned his Masters Degree from
Johns Hopkins University. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and has four
children.
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