Civilian Review

Washington County Police Accountability Board

Washington County PAB

53/100

Summary

Washington County established its PAB via Ordinance ORD-2022-10 in June 2022. The 7-member board meets regularly with agendas and minutes dating to 2022. The principal LE agencies are the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Hagerstown Police Department.

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); Washington County Ordinance ORD-2022-10 (June 2022)
Citation
Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Washington County ORD-2022-10
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Washington County Sheriff's Office and Hagerstown Police Department