The legislation was previously passed by the House in 2020 and 2021, but did not advance in the Senate.
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Police transparency called for in Maryland counties
ANNAPOLIS– ACLU, CASA, and other organizations spoke out in support of a recent bill that changes police misconduct complaints from personnel records to public ones at a press conference Tuesday.
In face of Trump’s new policy, Maryland’s Howard County could become official sanctuary
WASHINGTON – Two Howard County Council members plan to push forward with legislation to declare their county a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, even after President Donald Trump announced his intention to crack down on such jurisdictions. Fulfilling one of many…
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY: Legislators hear testimony about law enforcement rights
The House Judiciary Committee considers more than two dozen bills to increase police accountability.
Freddie Gray’s case settled for $6.4 million, surpassing the $5.9 million Eric Garner settlement
The settlement was reached five months after Gray, 25, died from a neck injury while in police custody.
Nationwide Blue Alert System Would Help Catch Criminals Who Harm Cops
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives, including Sen. Ben Cardin, argued Tuesday for a national alert system to widely distribute information when police officers are in danger, saying it could save lives.
Bills Would Require More Transparency, Accountability From Maryland Law Officers
Bills Would Strengthen Review Process for Misconduct, Introduce Body Cameras