Baltimore mayor promises 'improved riot gear' just in case there is more rioting after the #FreddieGray verdict

This is probably not the reaction anti-cop protesters were hoping for from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake — better armed cops!

Baltimore mayor pledges improved riot gear before #FreddieGray verdict After 160 cops injured during April riots http://t.co/ZYEAGD683J

— Justin George (@justingeorge) July 2, 2015

From the Baltimore Sun:

The pledge was made after Rawlings-Blake acknowledged that officers did not have enough shields or body armor during the April riots, when about 160 officers were injured.

“We hope to never have such unrest again in our city, but if we do, we need to make sure our officers are equipped for whatever situation they encounter,” Rawlings-Blake said during a news conference at City Hall. “Specifically, I want to make sure our officers are prepared should there be additional unrest following the verdicts in the Freddie Gray case.”

At least she’s thinking ahead.

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