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Council adds police-chief appointment to agenda but requires forensic background check before vote
Summary
Council added a resolution to appoint Scott Henderson as Glenarden police chief contingent on a thorough background investigation (fingerprinting not yet completed); several council members urged a forensic or MPTC-level check and suggested third-party vendors for expedited, comprehensive vetting.
The Glenarden City Council placed a resolution on the work-session agenda to appoint Scott Henderson as police chief, but several council members insisted that any vote be contingent on a comprehensive background investigation meeting heightened standards.
Councilwoman Robin Jones said the council needs a "very thorough background investigation" and referenced prior personnel…
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