Civilian Review
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission
PTSC
39/100
Summary
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The PTSC is an independent commission within DPSCS (Pub. Safety §3-202) with mandatory authority to suspend or revoke police officer certifications for use-of-force violations, felony conviction, or serious misconduct (§3-212). Decertification is binding and judicially reviewable. The Commission has 20 members: 11 ex officio law enforcement leaders and 9 Governor-appointed members of whom 6 must be civilians without law enforcement ties (§3-203). It maintains a statewide decertification database and sets mandatory training standards.
Independence Scorecard
39/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Act
- Citation
- Md. Code, Public Safety §§ 3-202 through 3-214
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All Maryland law enforcement officers