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

Independence Score: 53/100 (moderate)
53/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length3 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — 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
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Jurisdiction scope

Calvert County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies