Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended while an investigation involving allegations against him moves forward. His police powers have also been suspended pending the outcome, according to the department, as reported by Baltimore Chronicle. The development was first reported locally by WMAR-2 News and confirmed by WBAL-TV 11.
Baltimore Police confirms Nadeau suspension
The Baltimore Police Department confirmed that an investigation concerns allegations involving a member of its command staff. Officials have not disclosed the substance of those allegations.
A department spokesperson said Nadeau’s police powers were suspended under BPD protocol. The suspension will remain in place while the investigation proceeds.
No finding of wrongdoing has been announced against Nadeau. The department has also not publicly identified who made the allegations.
The known details are limited:
- Nadeau was suspended from his role.
- His police powers were suspended.
- An investigation is underway.
- BPD has not disclosed the allegations.
- No outcome of the investigation has been announced.
The lack of detail means the suspension itself should not be treated as a determination of misconduct. The case remains under investigation.
Who is Brian Nadeau?
Brian Nadeau joined the Baltimore Police Department in September 2019. Then-Commissioner Michael Harrison appointed him deputy commissioner overseeing the Public Integrity Bureau.
Before joining BPD, Nadeau spent more than 20 years with the FBI. He previously led the FBI’s Public Corruption Unit in Washington and held a senior role in the bureau’s Baltimore Field Office.
| Career stage | Position |
|---|---|
| FBI | Public Corruption Unit leadership |
| FBI Baltimore | Senior field office leadership |
| September 2019 | Joined Baltimore Police |
| BPD | Deputy Commissioner |
| September 2026 | Suspended pending investigation |
His background makes the case particularly notable because his Baltimore assignments have included internal affairs, officer discipline and police accountability. CBS Baltimore reports that he currently oversees Internal Affairs and officer discipline operations.
What happens next in the Brian Nadeau investigation?
BPD has not announced when the investigation could be completed. The department has also not established publicly whether the suspension will lead to further administrative action.
The case therefore remains a developing story. Additional information could clarify the allegations, the investigating authority and Nadeau’s status within Baltimore Police.
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