Sec. 18-193. Police academy required program regarding community services and social justice
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 18-193 (2026)
Sec. 18-193. Police academy required program regarding community services and social justiceLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Prior to the commencement of field training, a member of the police academy must complete a program regarding community services and social justice.
(b)
The program must consist of 30 hours or their equivalent.
(c)
The program must be designed, in collaboration and partnership with one or more local educational institutions and a Prince George's County based non-profit organization with a minimum of four (4) years of experience working on police reform and criminal justice issues, to develop competency in the topics of:
(1)
racial equity and social justice;
(2)
health and wellness;
(3)
community policing;
(4)
policing history;
(5)
active listening and conflict resolution; and
(6)
civic engagement.
(d)
In selecting an applicant for admission into the police academy, the Department must consider:
(1)
the applicant's performance in the program under this subsection; and
(2)
the applicant's performance in any implicit bias test required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.