Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.09 - Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees
Section 12.04.09.03 - Police Accountability Board

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.04.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A PAB shall ensure public accountability and transparency over the powers exercised by law enforcement agencies.

B. A local governing body shall establish a PAB consistent with the provisions established in Public Safety Article, § 3-102, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. A local governing body shall determine the number of individuals necessary to administer the PAB.

D. PAB Membership Eligibility.

(1) A local governing body may impose eligibility criteria on PAB membership such as requiring that an applicant be:
(a) At least 21 years old;

(b) A legal resident or citizen of the United States of America; and

(c) A resident of the jurisdiction the PAB serves.

(2) An appointed member shall sign an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of PAB matters related to individual complaints until final disposition.

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