Consent Decree Implementation Unit

Two policies are out for public comment until May 29th. Policies 1729, Anti-Retaliation, and 321, Expedited Resolution of Minor Misconduct. See comments for links.

Policy 1709, Sworn Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) is out for public comment until May 31st.
Use link: https://www.baltimorepolice.org/transparency/bpd-policies/1709-sworn-performance-improvement-plans-pips

Monthly Community Meeting of the
Riverside Neighborhood Association:
Baltimore Police Department
Policy and Research Unit,
formally the
Consent Decree Implementation Unit

Due to Zoom limitations, if you would like to participate in the discussion, please come in person.
Monday, April. 27, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.,
Salem Lutheran Church, 1530 Battery Ave., Lower Level

Please join us in person at Salem Lutheran Church or on Zoom for our April Community Meeting. Committee chairs will report on the park, development, our grant projects, and more. New business matters are welcome.

Click link below to register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U2_TR6ZmTH6Zbe_KGqHd6w

Open for Public Comment: Policy 1115, Use of Force.
Comment period ends May 15, 2026
Find the draft policy here: https://www.baltimorepolice.org/transparency/bpd-policies/1115-use-force-0

Consent Decree Public Quarterly Hearing.
Apr. 23rd at 10:00am.
U.S. District Court, Courtroom 1A
101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Md., 21201
Call in and listen: 877-336-1831 Access Code: 6676659

Open for Public Comment: Policy 1503, Emergency Vehicle Operation & Pursuit.
Public comment period ends Mar. 8th. Follow link: https://www.baltimorepolice.org/transparency/bpd-policies/1503-emergency-vehicle-operation-and-pursuit-0

Join us for the next QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, Jan. 29th at 10 a.m.
U.S. District Court, Courtroom 1A
101 West Lombard Street Baltimore, Md., 21201
Call in:
Public Line: 877-336-1831
Access Code: 9145466

Out for Public Comment: BPD's In-Service Training https://www.baltimorepolice.org/transparency/bpd-policies/na-2026-service-training-modules

Public comment ends Feb. 14, 2026.

2026 In-Service Training Modules Below is an overview of the 2026 In-Service Training plan. Based on survey and advisory committee input, the 2026 In-Service Training was developed to be a 4-day, modular course with 1 extra day of training for supervisors. 1 of these days will be a role-based training day with some officers taking....

There will be a Consent Decree overview presentation at the Northwest District's Commander's Meeting on 12/11. For location and virtual link:

Northwestern District Information about the Baltimore Police Department's Northwestern District

Join us for the next QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, Oct. 30th, at 10 a.m.

U.S. District Court, Courtroom 1A
101 West Lombard Street Baltimore, Md., 21201

Call in:
Public Line: 877-336-1831
Access Code: 9339831

Consent Decree Overview presentation at the SWD Commander's Meeting tonight . https://www.baltimorepolice.org/find-my-district/southwestern-district