Retired Baltimore County Police colonel would be county’s first Black police chief

Baltimore County will have a Black police chief for the first time if the county council approves County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s nominee, retired county police Col. Robert McCullough. Olszewski’s choice follows a national search and interviews by a panel that selected finalists. McCullough would replace interim chief Dennis Delp, who has led the department since former chief Melissa Hyatt’s departure in late 2022. “Robert McCullough is a barrier breaking, homegrown leader with decades of experience who both understands the needs of our department — and the brave men and...