Baltimore Police On Terrorism: '...First Line Of Defense Is All Of Us'

BALTIMORE, MD — Police said that protocols are in place to protect Baltimore against terrorism, in the aftermath of a terrorist strike in London.

"As always, our first line of defense is all of us," the Baltimore Police Department's Chief of Media TJ Smith said. "If you see something, say something. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with the people of London."

There were seven people killed and three suspects shot by police after a terrorist attack in London on Saturday night, officials said; nearly 50 people were hospitalized as well.

"As with any terrorist attack, domestic or foreign, we receive informational updates from our state and federal partners through our Joint Terrorism Task Force," Smith said. "The Mayor and the Police Commissioner have spoken about this incident and they are being kept updated on any new developments that could affect our region."

A dozen people were arrested in London in connection with the attacks, Metropolitan Police reported Sunday evening. One man was released without charge, while four men and seven women were detained under the Terrorism Act, officials said. There will be increased physical security on London bridges, police noted, and the London Bridge and Borough Market areas remain cordoned off for investigation.

Regarding the current state of affairs in Baltimore, Smith said: "Certain security measures, sweeps, and evaluations have been put in place as we continue to fight global terrorism."

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Police were stationed at Southwark Bridge after an attack on London Bridge in central England on June 4, 2017. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images).