Pugh Appoints Nine to Baltimore Civilian Oversight Task Force Mandated by Consent Decree

Mayor Catherine Pugh appointed nine city residents Tuesday to a panel tasked with reviewing and recommending reforms to the current system of civilian oversight of the Baltimore Police Department.

The creation of the Civilian Oversight Task Force was one of many police reform measures mandated under the consent decree reached between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice and accepted by a federal judge this year.

Pugh selected the nine appointees from more than 100 applicants, her office said.

 

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