Civilian Review
Calvert County Police Accountability Board
Calvert County PAB
53/100
Summary
Calvert County's 9-member PAB was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The board maintains a public complaint tracker. Required membership includes 2 retired LEOs, 3+ minority community members, and 1 mental health practitioner, reflecting an emphasis on diverse expertise. Calvert has no county police department; the Sheriff's Office is the primary LE agency. PAB-website language references the Sheriff as a possible disciplinary authority in the complaint flow.
Independence Scorecard
53/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| 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); Calvert County Resolution (2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Calvert County (2022)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Calvert County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies