Baltimore Police to review for 'undue influence' in officer discipline cases

New review process for officer discipline

Baltimore Police created a new process for reviewing internal affairs cases where officers believe discipline was tainted by undue influence.

“We get concerns from members. They just feel like they weren't treated fairly in the disciplinary process. Sometimes they're fair criticism, sometimes they're not”

Deputy Commissioner Nadeau's resignation

Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau resigned after overseeing internal affairs and facing misconduct investigations.

Union president's response

Lt. Elliot Cohen, president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 3, notified the union that BPD agreed to create the review process.

Department's stance on undue influence

Baltimore Police claims undue influence has not affected disciplinary proceedings but committed to addressing member concerns.

Lawsuits against Nadeau

At least half a dozen current and former officers filed lawsuits alleging wrongful termination or unfair discipline under Nadeau.

Specific allegations against Nadeau

One detective was fired for minor timekeeping issues, another had complaints leaked to civilians, and a third was suspended for marijuana use despite nonintoxicating treatment.

Legal concerns

Attorney Michael Turriello stated concerns about undue influence date to at least 2022 and BPD took too long to address the issue.