Maryland State Police settle $2.75m case over discriminatory hiring practices, targeting Title VII violations.

Maryland has approved a $2.75 million settlement addressing discriminatory hiring practices within the Maryland State Police, following a federal investigation. The Justice Department found that the agency's written and physical fitness tests disproportionately disadvantaged Black and female candidates, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The settlement includes measures to reform applicant testing and aims to restore public trust in the police force.

October 02, 2024
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