Disciplinary Trial Boards
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTA Police) conducts disciplinary trial boards in accordance with the Maryland Police Accountability Act. Pursuant to the Act, if the investigation or interrogation of a law enforcement officer results in a recommendation of demotion, dismissal, transfer, loss of pay, reassignment, or similar action that is considered punitive, the law enforcement officer is entitled to a trial on the issues by a trial board before the law enforcement agency takes that action. A law enforcement officer who has been convicted of a felony is not entitled to a trial under this section.
Hearing Boards Open to the Public
- Effective October 1, 2016, trial boards are open to the public, unless the Chief finds a trial must be closed for good cause, including to protect a confidential informant, an undercover officer, or a child witness.
- Audio/video recording of the trial board proceedings by members of the public is prohibited.
- Members of the public will be subject to security inspections prior to viewing the trial board proceedings.
- All trial boards will take place at MDTA Police Headquarters, located at 4330 Broening Highway Baltimore, Maryland 21222, unless otherwise noted.
- Anyone planning to attend a meeting announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations is invited to contact the MDTA Police Internal Affairs Unit at 410-295-8143 (MD Relay at 711) at least 48 hours in advance.
Upcoming Disciplinary Trial Boards
- January 22, 2026, at 9am
Senior Ofc. Thomas Pennington, Jr. 2024-043(01) OAH No. MPAA-MDTA-01-25-32001
Location: MDTA Police Headquarters, 4330 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland 21222 - February 18, 2026, at 9am
Cpl. Michael Serrano 2022-041/2023-024 MPAA-MDTA-01-26-00762