December 15th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland State Police have settled a lawsuit that claimed discrimination against females and people of color.  The lawsuit claims that MDSP violated Title VII when it used a certain physical fitness test and a certain written test to hire entry-level Troopers, because the tests disqualified more female and African-American applicants.  MDSP agreed to use only lawful tests going forward. They also agreed to provide monetary awards and priority hiring awards to affected female and/or African-American applicants who could have become Troopers if MDSP had not used the tests challenged in the lawsuit.