Police Accountability Statement
Required by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021, the Police Accountability Board will receive citizens’ complaints of alleged police misconduct and forward them to law enforcement for investigation. Once an investigation is complete, the Administrative Charging Committee will decide whether disciplinary action is warranted and offer recommendation for discipline in accordance with a state mandated matrix.
Definitions
Officer
Any employee of a law enforcement agency who is authorized to enforce the general criminal laws of the State, County or a municipal corporation.
Police misconduct
A pattern, practice, or conduct by a police officer or law enforcement agency that includes:
- Depriving persons of rights protected by the constitution or laws of the state or the United States
- a violation of a criminal statute; and
- a violation of law enforcement agency standards and policies.
Disclaimer: Pursuant to State law, the Wicomico County Police Accountability Board cannot accept complaints regarding officers employed by any law enforcement agency except for: Delmar Police Department, Fruitland Police Department, Pittsville Police Department, Salisbury City Police Department and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.