# Sec. 18-142. Police officers; powers and duties

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.

## Sec. 18-142. Police officers; powers and duties

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 18-142 (2026)

(a) The Chief of Police is the commanding officer and administrative head of the Police Department. By virtue of authority vested in him, he shall issue from time to time orders setting forth the authority, responsibility and duties of the various ranks and positions established within the Department.

(b) Members of the Department shall exercise full police authority on all land, water, and air within the territorial limits of the County.

(c) While under suspension, as directed, sworn police officer employees of the Department shall not wear the uniform, shall be deprived of all police powers and privileges, and shall not be permitted to represent themselves as employees of the Department.