Civilian Review
Wicomico County Police Accountability Board
Wicomico County PAB
42/100
Summary
Wicomico County was among the first MD jurisdictions to formally adopt its PAB (April 2022). The 9-member board meets quarterly and publishes end-of-year reports for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Staggered terms are 1–2 years, shorter than the state default. Wicomico has no county police department; the Sheriff's Office is the primary LE agency.
Independence Scorecard
42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 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); Wicomico County Resolution (April 2022)
- Citation
- Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; Wicomico County Resolution (April 2022)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office (primary county LE agency) and municipal police agencies