Jan 22, 2026Board meeting
Charles County Police Accountability Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several legislative proposals regarding the Maryland Police Accountability Act, including record expungement and direct complaint filing processes. Key focus areas included reviewing disciplinary report summaries to identify case trends and addressing concerns regarding insufficient evidence and statutory timeline compliance for administrative cases submitted by the police department. Legal counsel provided clarification on statutory deadlines related to criminal proceeding delays. Additionally, updates were provided on the availability of trained retired judges for Trial Boards, the status of the board website for online complaint submissions, and an upcoming board vacancy.