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

> Baltimore Police creates new review process for officer discipline cases after Deputy Commissioner Nadeau's resignation.
- Title: Baltimore Police to review for 'undue influence' in officer…
- Summary: Baltimore Police creates new review process for officer discipline cases after Deputy Commissioner Nadeau's resignation.
- Keywords: baltimore police, baltimore police department, undue influence, officer discipline, deputy commissioner brian nadeau, internal affairs, fraternal order of police lodge no 3, commissioner richard worley, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-department-officer-discipline-brian-nadeau-VHWIMN5ZOFH2FJAGLNKFDY27KM
- Author: Alex Mann
- Published: 2026-11-06T20:51:38.943+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore police, baltimore police department, undue influence, officer discipline, deputy commissioner brian nadeau, internal affairs, fraternal order of police lodge no 3, commissioner richard worley, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore Police launched a review process for officer discipline cases to address claims of undue influence following Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau's resignation.