Daniel W. Washington

The committee convened to review cases of alleged police misconduct involving officers from the Maryland National Capital Park Police, Maryland State Police, Maryland Transit Administration, and the Maryland Transportation Authority. Following a closed session to deliberate and consult with counsel regarding the Police Accountability Act, the committee rendered decisions on 36 allegations, determining whether or not to administratively charge the officers involved.

The commission reviewed updates to the Body Worn Camera COMAR regulations. Key discussions included the definition of terms such as 'incarcerated individual' and 'Maryland Public Information Act', the classification of qualifying events for mandatory recording, and the removal of the term 'evidentiary video' from the document. The commission reached a consensus to maintain current definitions in line with established style manuals, move specific search procedures to a discretionary category, and approve these changes via vote.

The committee convened to review case files and conduct a closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of individuals under their jurisdiction, specifically regarding allegations of police misconduct. During the session, the committee rendered decisions on whether to administratively charge police officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority and the University of Maryland College Park, and consulted with legal counsel regarding the application of the Police Accountability Act.

The committee convened to conduct a closed session to review and render decisions on 31 allegations regarding police misconduct. Specific cases involving officers from the Maryland Capitol Police, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority, and Towson University were reviewed to determine whether administrative charges should be filed. Legal advice was obtained concerning the applicability of the Police Accountability Act in relation to these allegations of misconduct.

The commission reviewed an activities report regarding a decline in certified police officers and heard an update on legal matters. Several funding proposals were approved, including the purchase of MILO Range simulators, new UHF radios for the training center, and trauma care hemorrhage mannequin simulators, alongside the conversion of the library into a commission meeting room. The board also deliberated on the Baltimore City Police Department's case review process, discussed guidance for police interactions with juveniles in school settings, and initiated efforts to develop a model policy for Crisis Intervention Team training. Additionally, the commission approved a definition change for the Administrative Charging Committee, requested data on police applicant rejections related to marijuana usage, adopted a model wellness policy with added family components, and authorized updates to the use of force model policy following restraint-related death recommendations.