Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability

A coaltion of organizations in Baltimore County MD working to transform public safety and end racist and violent policing.

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Baltimore County Police used force more often against Black residents in 2021 (65% of incidents despite making up 30% of the population).
Join BCCPA in working to transform public safety and end racist and violent policing in Baltimore County. Follow us and get involved!

[Jake Shindel @JakeShindel]

Some photos of @MElias and @BrettHollander and others at today's Baltimore County Postseason Rally in Uptown Towson.

The event had a large turnout, featuring The Oriole Bird, Mr. Splash, Towson's marching band and others.

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

TY @tmacdeville @BaltimoreBanner for covering the 8/1/23 BaltCo Council work session. In addition to the in-person testimony mentioned, MANY County
residents and orgs (incl both NAACP chapters) sent in written opposition. @BaltCoExec @mikeforcouncil6
https://t.co/0oJsO79Kme

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

"...&that creates enormous conflicts of interest that undermine (their) willingness to charge and prosecute police for misconduct and violence.” - The Relationship Between Prosecutors and Police: Promoting Accountability &Building Public Trust, Thurgood Marshall Institute, NAACP.

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

You can testify on the BaltCo Police Accountability Board nomination in-person or virtually on Tuesday, August 1. The meeting starts at 2pm. Sign-up link &details at https://t.co/cyyN44Wn68
You can also email written testimony or comments to [email protected].

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Any former State's Attorney has a built-in potential for conflicts of interest which argues against Scott Richman’s appointment to the PAB because “Prosecutors and police are interdependent, meaning they rely on each other for information and access to do their jobs....

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Despite public pushback, the nomination of Scott Richman to the @BaltCoGov PAB is moving forward. To appoint a former SA, defender of prosecutors, and explainer of Self Defense in police misconduct cases is not a good look. @mikeforcouncil6 @julianejonesjr
https://t.co/lMHYXitIlr

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Comment from a District 6 resident &former Asst. AG on the proposed nominee:
"A very well-researched, well-written and and cogent argument. I hope someone pays attention. This appointment would be a travesty." @fwdbaltimore @indivisibletows @jufj @MDPoliceReform @BcpdClub @ACLU

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

We’re back w a post from @peta_richkus District 6 Police Accountability Board Nomination should be withdrawn https://t.co/ielnpOQMHS #PAB #policereform #baltimorecounty

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

No meaningful reasons for this nomination have been offered. Many reasons to oppose it have been, by both county NAACP chapters, by the Board of Northeast Towson Improvement Association representing the historic Black community of East Towson, and at https://t.co/UiMAGbLzms

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

📢DO IT NOW. Tell the Council the BaltCo PAB needs more impacted community representation, not a former prosecutor now defending 'Goliaths' against individuals (the 'Davids') harmed by their products. To learn more and take action, use this link ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/Rgfq1jSc5C

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

📢DO IT NOW. Tell the Council the BaltCo PAB needs more impacted community representation, not a former prosecutor now defending 'Goliaths' against individuals (the 'Davids') harmed by their products. To learn more and take action, use this link ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/Rgfq1jSc5C

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

@indivisibletows @LWVBaltCounty @CommonCauseMD @ACLU_MD @NAACPBaltCounty @NAACP_7032 @1199SEIU_MDDC @jufj @surjbaltimore

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Advocates want @BaltCoGov's PAB to be successful and make a difference in the level of police accountability. The next Dist. 6 member should be prepared to advance community safety & values of fairness, effectiveness & racial justice. @BaltCoExec @mikeforcouncil6

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Advocates want @BaltCoGov's PAB to be successful and make a difference in the level of police accountability. The next Dist. 6 member should be prepared to advance community safety & values of fairness, effectiveness & racial justice. @BaltCoExec @mikeforcouncil6

[forwardbaltimore @fwdbaltimore]

We’re back w a post from @peta_richkus District 6 Police Accountability Board Nomination should be withdrawn https://t.co/ielnpOQMHS #PAB #policereform #baltimorecounty

[Jews United for Justice @jufj]

DC’s police reform law bans chokeholds, hiring officers with a history of misconduct, and more. We can’t afford for this law to be overturned, so we’re asking @POTUS to veto #HJRes42.

Send a letter with @harrietsdreams: https://t.co/46qmlSy9o7

[Jheanelle Wilkins @JheanelleW]

Black drivers in MD are 4.47x more likely to experience warrantless searches compared to white drivers + make up over 60% of stops that end in vehicle searches.

Thanks to @BlackCaucusMD, MGA & advocates, cannabis odor alone will not warrant a search.

https://t.co/uoFNR8DKn2

[Lee Ohlburg @LOhlburg]

Do NOT Approve the 6th district nominee for the PBA

[Peta Naylor Richkus @petarichkus.bsky.social @peta_richkus]

Police accountability advocates have concerns about the latest nominee for the BaltCo Police Accountability Board. Can a former asst State's Attorney and defender of procecutors and police officers bring a critical eye to police misconduct? @ACLU_MD @NAACP_7032 @NAACPBaltCounty

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Baltimore County deserves a strong Police Accountability Board the represents our citizens! We urge the Balt Co Council to NOT approve this nominee for the PAB! @julianejonesjr @CouncilmanIzzy @patyoung44B @Wade_Kach @david_s_marks @crandell @mikeforcouncil6

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

📢 Tell @BaltCoExec that Scott Jeffrey Richman does not belong on the Police Accountability Board. Representing police officers and affiliation with the MD gun training center are a huge conflict of interest!!
Email/call: [email protected] / 410-887-2450

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

📢 Tell @BaltCoExec that Scott Jeffrey Richman does not belong on the Police Accountability Board. Representing police officers and affiliation with the MD gun training center are a huge conflict of interest!!
Email/call: [email protected] / 410-887-2450

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

Mr. Richman's bio here: https://t.co/694TzmEFk7

[Balt County Coalition for Police Accountability @BCPoliceReform]

📢 Tell @BaltCoExec that Scott Jeffrey Richman does not belong on the Police Accountability Board. Representing police officers and affiliation with the MD gun training center are a huge conflict of interest!!
Email/call: [email protected] / 410-887-2450

[ACLU of Maryland @ACLU_MD]

The delay in empowering Baltimore’s Police Accountability Board means a delay in giving the PAB the tools it needs to provide independent oversight. Not to mention it continues to rob the community of the opportunity to hold police officers accountable.
@BCPoliceReform