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Committee of the Whole

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: +1-408-418-9388, Access Code: 2348 023 7299, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mee8ae06885af9a64247132f115fa1c9d

TL;DR

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a proposed charter amendment that would establish new guidelines for the Baltimore City Police Department. The proposed amendment aims to define the role of the Police Commissioner, clarify police powers, and set new organizational standards for the city's law enforcement.

Key Decisions

  • Police Department Charter Amendment Scheduled for Public Hearing
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 23-0445 Charter Amendment - Baltimore City Police Department For the purpose of establishing the objectives, powers, and duties of the Baltimore City Police Department; defining certain terms; creating the role of the Police Commissioner and establishing the Commissioner as the head of the Department; providing for the appointment and confirmation of the Commissioner; establishing the powers and duties of the Commissioner; establishing the powers and duties of police officers; providing for police officers’ enjoyment of certain immunities and defenses; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
  6. ADJOURNMENT