The benefits incentive, known as a Deferred Retirement Option Program, won’t have an immediate effect in curbing departures from public safety agencies, as the change applies to hires made after July of 2007, who aren’t eligible for retirement until 25 or 30 years of service.
The Baltimore County Council voted unanimously Thursday to create a police accountability board but without several changes advocates for reform argued would have strengthened the panel, including having an independent legal counsel.