Sec. 2-229. Prohibited acts by law enforcement officers
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 § 2-229 (2026)
Sec. 2-229. Prohibited acts by law enforcement officersLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Office of Human Rights shall have the authority to investigate, and hold a formal hearing, on any sworn complaint against any law enforcement officer operating within the County, except a complaint against a member of the Prince George's County Police Department, which alleges any of the following categories of complaints that are defined and prohibited by law or regulation:
(1)
Police harassment;
(2)
The excessive use of force in the performance of his or her duties;
(3)
The use of language which would demean the inherent dignity of any person.
(b)
The Agency's staff shall, upon receipt of a sworn complaint, transmit a copy of any such complaints to the Chief of any Law Enforcement Agency involved, and the State's Attorney promptly after filing.