Baltimore County Council votes unanimously to confirm Col. Robert McCullough as police chief

UPDATE: Robert McCullough has been sworn in as Chief of Police. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has a new Chief of Police. The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted unanimously to confirm Col. Robert McCullough as police chief. County Executive Johnny Olszewski released the following statement: “I applaud the Council for its swift confirmation of […]

Olszewski nominates Robert McCullough to serve as Baltimore County Police Chief

UPDATE: Robert McCullough has been sworn in as Chief of Police. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday nominated Robert O. McCullough, to serve as Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department. A 35-year veteran of the department, McCullough would be the first African-American to lead the nation’s 21st largest police agency. “Keeping our communities safe […]

Olszewski announces workgroup to examine equitable policing

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday issued an executive order announcing the formation of the Baltimore County Workgroup on Equitable Policing, which will examine policing policies and practices and make recommendations for ensuring equitable policing in Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Police Department collects and reports data related to traffic stops annually to the Maryland Statistical Analysis Center […]