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Committee of the Whole

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 · 5:01 PM AM · Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: +1-408-418-9388, Access Code: 2337 245 9870, Password: Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m615081d1ee062089fc8fc4275b45f2dc

TL;DR

The City Council held a meeting focused on reforming the Baltimore City Police Department by repealing existing laws and creating a new police department structure. The proposed ordinance aims to update regulations around police employment, district management, and administrative procedures.

Key Decisions

  • Police Department Restructuring Ordinance Discussed for Public Hearing
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 23-0449 Public Safety - Baltimore City Police Department For the purpose of repealing Subtitle 16 of the Public Laws of Baltimore City; creating a new article in the Baltimore City Code designated “Police Department”; defining certain terms; requiring the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; requiring the Police Commissioner to maintain the records of the Department; requiring that the Department be composed of a certain percentage of civilian employees; establishing a procedure for redistricting police districts; providing for collective bargaining and negotiations relating to direct compensation of police officers; establishing certain provisions relating to the qualifications, appointment, promotion, and probation of police officers; permitting police officers to earn witness fees; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the Baltimore City Police Department.
    Ordinance
  6. ADJOURNMENT