From The Banner · Alex Mann · · 1m 30s
Baltimore Police Commander Under Investigation
Suspended Baltimore Police commander faces scrutiny over internal probes he oversaw.
In brief
Suspended Baltimore Police commander faces scrutiny over internal probes he oversaw. Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau, suspended for allegedly manipulating internal investigations, faces a state police probe into his leadership of officer misconduct cases. Originally reported by The Banner.
Suspended Baltimore Police Commander
Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau faces a Maryland State Police investigation after his suspension.
Internal Probes Oversight
Nadeau was tasked with reforming internal investigations into officer misconduct under a federal consent decree.
Suspended Without Reason
Commissioner Richard Worley suspended Nadeau without publicly stating the reason for his suspension.
Mixed Reactions
Officials praised Nadeau as a reformer, but others described him as an unwilling partner in policing officer discipline.
Lawsuits Against Nadeau
Current and former officers filed lawsuits claiming Nadeau retaliated against them for complaints and imposed unfair discipline.
Specific Allegations
A detective alleged he was fired for a minor timekeeping infraction at Nadeau’s direction.
Internal Backlash
Nadeau faced resistance from police rank and file over changing discipline standards for officers.
FBI Background
Nadeau previously worked with the FBI for over two decades, including leading a public corruption unit in New York.
Lawyer Critique
Civil rights lawyer Debbie Katz Levi said Nadeau ignored offers to collaborate on identifying problematic officers.
Consent Decree Context
Baltimore Police was ordered to overhaul complaint handling under a federal consent decree to regain community trust.
Current Scrutiny
Nadeau’s suspension remains pending a state police probe into his leadership of internal investigations.
The headline
Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau, suspended for allegedly manipulating internal investigations, faces a state police probe into his leadership of officer misconduct cases.
