Baltimore Police Expect Peaceful Protest

Baltimore City police expect the Occupy Baltimore rally downtown scheduled for noon Tuesday to be a peaceful protest, but are taking precautions to prevent any disruptions.

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the department has enough officers to call in to keep an eye on the rally. He said the major concern is making sure the rally stays safe.

He said the police were monitoring social media and referred questions regarding the protesters' need for a permit to the City Solicitor's office.

On Monday, plans were announced for an Occupy Baltimore rally at McKeldin Fountain Park. The rally is an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement protesting the “monied [sic] corruption of our democracy.”