Sec. 2-534. Duties of the Police Accountability Board
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 § 2-534 (2026)
Sec. 2-534. Duties of the Police Accountability BoardLinkCopy Citation
The Board shall:
(a)
Hold quarterly meetings with the heads of law enforcement agencies and otherwise work with law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of Prince George's County, and the Prince George's County government, to improve matters of policing;
(b)
Appoint civilian members to charging committees and trial boards in accordance with State law;
(c)
Receive complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public that include: the name of the police officer accused of misconduct, a description of the facts on which the complaint is based and contact information of the complainant or a person filing on behalf of the complainant for investigative follow-up. A complaint need not be notarized;
(d)
Forward complaints of police misconduct to the appropriate law enforcement agency within three (3) business days after receipt by the Board;
(e)
On a quarterly basis review disciplinary outcomes of disciplinary matters resulting from both internal and external complaints. The Board shall be entitled to:
(1)
All evidence considered by the law enforcement agency and the Administrative Charging Committee, upon completion of an investigation. A law enforcement agency and the Administrative Charging Committee must respond to a request for additional information within 10 business days;
(2)
Issue subpoenas, interview witnesses and employ any other investigative powers necessary to complete their obligation to review outcomes of disciplinary matters as considered by the Administrative Charging Committee; and
(3)
Review body worn camera matters resulting from both internal and external complaints.
(f)
Seek community feedback on policing and provide information about policing matters to the community.
(g)
On or before December 31 each year, submit a report to the County Executive and County Council that:
(1)
Identifies any trends in the disciplinary process of police officers in Prince George's County; and
(2)
Make recommendations on changes to policy that would improve police accountability in Prince George's County.
(h)
The Board shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently as determined by the Board to carry out its duties.
(i)
Develop rules of procedure not inconsistent with State or County law.
(j)
The Board may attend law enforcement agency trainings, including use of force trainings and attend relevant local, regional and national trainings subject to County's approval and payment process.
(k)
Recordkeeping. The staff assigned to the Board shall maintain its records and shall establish a record retention schedule in accordance with State law. The Board shall abide by the provisions of the Maryland Public Information Act.