State Police agree to pay $2.75 million to settle federal probe of discriminatory hiring
The Maryland State Police agreed to change the way it tests recruits and said it will pay $2.75 million to 48 women and Black applicants who were turned down for trooper jobs after they failed recruiting tests that were deemed discriminatory.
$2.75M settlement approved over discriminatory hiring practices at Maryland State Police
Maryland officials approved a $2.75 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into discriminatory hiring practices at the Maryland State Police.
Md. State Police agrees to pay $2.75 million, reform hiring to settle DOJ probe
The investigation found that the agency used a written test that discriminated against Black candidates and a physical test that discriminated against women.
U.S. settles with Maryland State Police over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices
The U.S. Justice Department has taken steps to resolve allegations of racial and gender-based disrriminatinatory hiring practices in Maryland's state police, according to new information.
Maryland Approves $2.75 Million Settlement in Police Discrimination Case
A probe revealed discriminatory hiring practices affecting Black and female applicants to the Maryland State Police.
Maryland State Police to relax testing standards following DOJ discrimination probe, $2.75 million settlement
The Maryland State Police, as part of a new consent decree with the DOJ, will relax some physical testing standards.
State Police to pay $2 million to settle hiring discrimination, Baltimore Banner reports
State Police to pay $2 million to settle hiring discrimination, Baltimore Banner reports
Maryland State Police to pay $2.75M for allegations of discrimination in hiring process
The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement with the Maryland Department of State Police on Wednesday. The complaint alleges that the use of a written test called the “Police Officer Selection Test” disproportionately excludes Black candidates,
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Md. State Police to Relax Testing Standards as Part of New Consent Decree
Maryland State Police's changes to physical testing standards and hiring tests were prompted by a settlement and a consent ...
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State police agrees to pay $2.72m to disqualified troopers in discrimination settlement
BALTIMORE -- Maryland State Police has agreed to pay $2.72 million to dozens of aspiring troopers who were turned away ...
Maryland approves settlement in state police discrimination case
Maryland officials have approved a $2.75 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into discriminatory hiring ...
Model police policy for facial recognition technology aligns with Maryland law, lacks safeguards ACLU wanted
A new facial recognition technology policy for Maryland law enforcement agencies largely mirrors a state law passed this year ...
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Safeguards Absent in Maryland Facial Recognition Policy
The Maryland State Police’s model policy is intended as a template for other law enforcement. It largely mirrors state law ...
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State Roundup: Maryland spends millions to settle lawsuits every year; BPW OKs State Police settlement; Kids online safety law goes into effect
Maryland spends millions to settle lawsuits every year and officials ask why; BPW OKs State Police settlement over ...