Civilian Review
Anne Arundel County Police Accountability Board
Anne Arundel PAB
55/100
Summary
Anne Arundel County's PAB is established under Bill 16-22 with 9 voting civilian members (one must be an Annapolis resident). Uniquely among Maryland counties, the Sheriff or designee and both police chiefs serve as non-voting ex officio members — institutionalizing sheriff involvement at the board level. The board receives complaints against county police and sheriff's deputies. Annual reports for 2022–2025 are published. The ACC follows the state template (5 civilians).
Independence Scorecard
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Md. Code, Pub. Safety §§ 3-101 to 3-114 (HB 670, 2021); Anne Arundel County Bill 16-22 (§ 3-7A of County Code)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; AA County Code § 3-7A (Bill 16-22)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office, Annapolis Police Department