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Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 · 4:00 PM AM · Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: +1-408-418-9388, Access Code: 2340 180 1225, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m1751b863ad7f6c866b809d434dcf389d

TL;DR

The City Council held a meeting to discuss potential changes to the Baltimore City Police Department's structure and governance. A charter amendment was recommended favorably, which would redefine the role of the Police Commissioner and establish new guidelines for the police department's organization and operations.

Key Decisions

  • Police Department Charter Amendment Passed with Amendment
  • Police Department Organizational Restructuring Recommended for Further Action
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS 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.
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made by Conway, seconded by Dorsey, that this Mayor and City Council Res. be Recommended Favorably with Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 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
  7. ADJOURNMENT