Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.10 - Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix
Section 12.04.10.05 - Process for Determining Discipline and Imposing Administrative Charges
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Following a complaint of police officer misconduct the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation shall:
B. An ACC shall review the investigative file and, if applicable, an agency head's recommendation regarding the imposition of administrative charges in accordance with COMAR 12.04.09.
C. Following an ACC's review and deliberation, the ACC shall review the violation category definitions for the most appropriate violation category.
D. When determining the appropriate violation category, level, and disciplinary range, an ACC, agency head, or trial board may use the Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix violation examples posted on the Police Training and Standards Commission's website as a guide.
E. Factors Influencing the Determination to Recommend Administrative Charges and Impose Discipline.
F. Multiple Count Adjustments. When multiple violations arise from the same incident:
G. Prior Disciplinary Record.
H. Deviation from the Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix.
I. Mediation Programs. Complaints from the public that meet the eligibility requirements for the mediation process established by regulation pursuant to Public Safety Article, § 3-207(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, may, subject to the agreement of the complainant, be handled outside of the formal PAB and ACC complaint process.
J. The Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix and Special Circumstance Violations tables shall be maintained and published by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission on its public website.