26-0063R: Informational Hearing – Law Enforcement Memoranda of Understanding FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore Police Department to appear before the City Council to provide: (1) a summary and documentation of all currently active memoranda of understanding governing mutual aid, concurrent jurisdiction, related law enforcement coordination, as well as any amendments, renewals, or superseding agreements; (2) a summary and documentation of any supporting materials the Department relies on in managing those agreements, including implementation schedules and related process updates; and (3) a status update on the Department’s process for reviewing, revising, publishing, and implementing those agreements.

Description

Informational Hearing – Law Enforcement Memoranda of Understanding FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore Police Department to appear before the City Council to provide: (1) a summary and documentation of all currently active memoranda of understanding governing mutual aid, concurrent jurisdiction, related law enforcement coordination, as well as any amendments, renewals, or superseding agreements; (2) a summary and documentation of any supporting materials the Department relies on in managing those agreements, including implementation schedules and related process updates; and (3) a status update on the Department’s process for reviewing, revising, publishing, and implementing those agreements.

Summary

Baltimore City Council Resolution 26-0063R, introduced July 13, 2026, would require the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) to appear before the Council’s Public Safety Committee. BPD must provide records and summaries of all active memoranda of understanding involving mutual aid, concurrent jurisdiction, and other law-enforcement coordination, including amendments, renewals, and replacement agreements. The Department must also describe supporting materials, implementation schedules, process updates, and its procedures for reviewing, revising, publishing, and implementing these agreements. The resolution affects BPD, the Mayor’s Office, the City Council, and outside law-enforcement partners. It matters by promoting public and legislative access to information about interagency policing arrangements, their implementation, and any delays or barriers.