Civilian Review
Harford County Police Accountability Board
Harford County PAB
55/100
Summary
Harford County's 5-member PAB was established in June 2022. The county ordinance's conflict-of-interest provision excludes active LEOs and employees of "the Sheriff's Office or a local municipal police agency" from serving — implicitly confirming both categories are within the PAB's jurisdiction. Like Frederick, Harford has no county police department; the Sheriff's Office is the principal county LE agency.
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); Harford County Code (June 2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Harford County Code (2022)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Harford County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies in the county