In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. “Administratively charged” means that a police officer has been formally accused of misconduct in an administrative proceeding. “Disciplinary matrix” means a written, consistent, progressive, and transparent tool or rubric that provides ranges of disciplinary actions for different types of misconduct. “Exonerated” means that a police officer acted in accordance with the law and agency policy. “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title. “Not administratively charged” means that a determination has been made not to administratively charge a police officer in connection with alleged misconduct. “Police misconduct” means a pattern, a 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. “Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title. “Serious physical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Criminal Law Article. “Superior governmental authority” means the governing body that oversees a law enforcement agency. “Unfounded” means that the allegations against a police officer are not supported by fact.