With nomination of acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, City Council confirmation process starts

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott made his nomination of Richard Worley to be the city’s next police commissioner official Monday, submitting the selection to the Baltimore City Council and kicking off a confirmation process. The council, which met Monday night, received the nomination without discussion. Worley’s appointment was assigned to the council’s Rules and Legislative Oversight committee, which will hold a hearing Aug. 15.