Maryland Settles for $2.75 Million in Police Hiring Discrimination Case

The settlement follows a DOJ investigation uncovering biased practices against Black and female applicants in Maryland State Police hiring.

Maryland's Board of Public Works approved a $2.75 million settlement to resolve discriminatory hiring practices within the Maryland State Police.
The Department of Justice's investigation found that written and physical tests disproportionately disqualified Black and female candidates, violating the Civil Rights Act.
The settlement includes a consent decree mandating changes to the testing procedures and hiring protocols for state police applicants.
Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland Butler have committed to reforming hiring practices to prevent future discrimination.
The agreement requires the state police to hire up to 25 previously disqualified applicants who pass the new screening process.