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.

Committee

Baltimore City Council

Requested by

Office of the Mayor

Introduced

October 30, 2023

Passed

January 25, 2024

Enactment no.

24-310