Civilian Review
Frederick County Police Accountability Board
Frederick County PAB
47/100
Summary
Frederick County adopted Bill 22-09 on April 26, 2022, establishing an 11-member PAB (largest in the state). Frederick has no county police department — the Frederick County Sheriff's Office is the primary county law enforcement agency, making sheriff scope uniquely central here. The PAB also covers three municipal police departments (Frederick city, Brunswick, Thurmont). Annual reports are submitted to the County Executive and County Council by December 31 each year.
Independence Scorecard
47/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive 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); Frederick County Bill No. 22-09 (enacted April 26, 2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Frederick County Bill 22-09
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Frederick County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency), Frederick Police Department, Brunswick Police Department, Thurmont Police Department