Baltimore Police Chief McCullough Advocates for Brady List Review After Past Parking Incident

Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough recently found out that his name was on the Brady List, a database tracking police officers with potential integrity or credibility issues. The revelation came from a $2 parking dispute in 1986, when McCullough was a 19-year-old cadet. He has since spoken openly about the matter and plans to advocate for a review and reform of the list.

McCullough's name appeared on the list due to a parking fee evasion incident. He had allowed another cadet to use his validation ticket, resulting in a $2 fine. Despite being cleared of criminal charges, the incident led to his inclusion on the Brady List. McCullough, who was one of two Black cadets at the time, believes he was treated unfairly due to racial disparities.

The Brady List, named after a 1985 Supreme Court case, is designed to track officers who have been suspended for serious allegations. McCullough was unaware of his inclusion until a recent report. He was suspended without pay for three days but maintains that he had no knowledge of the Brady List until now.

McCullough hopes that the Police Accountability Board, State's Attorney's Office, and Internal Affairs Section will examine the Brady List locally and across the state. He does not plan to fight to be removed from the list but instead advocates for a review and potential reform.

McCullough's past mistake has come to light, leading to his inclusion on the Brady List. Despite the sensitive nature of the incident, he has addressed it openly and is advocating for a review of the list. The state's attorney's office has not yet commented on the matter. McCullough's hope is that a thorough examination will lead to improvements in the system.

Baltimore Police Chief McCullough Advocates for Brady List Review After Past Parking Incident