Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 3-515 - Required Postings.

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each law enforcement agency shall post all of the official policies of the law enforcement agency, including public complaint procedures and collective bargaining agreements:
            (i)    on the website of the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; and
            (ii)    on the agency’s own website, if the agency maintains a website.
        (2)    A chief may prohibit the posting under this subsection of administrative or operational policies that if disclosed would jeopardize operations or create a risk to public or officer safety, including policies related to high–risk prisoner transport security measures, operational response to active shooters, or the use of confidential informants.
    (b)    Each law enforcement agency shall post in a prominent public location an explanation of the procedures for filing:
        (1)    a complaint of police officer misconduct; and
        (2)    a request to obtain records relating to an administrative or criminal investigation of misconduct by a police officer under the Public Information Act.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Public Safety

Title 3 - Law Enforcement

Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 3-501 - Disposal of Handguns Owned by Law Enforcement Agencies

Section 3-502 - Impersonating Police Officer; Other Prohibited Acts; Penalty

Section 3-503 - Regulation of Surveillance Activities

Section 3-504 - Arrest and Citation Quotas Prohibited

Section 3-505 - Disposal of Personal Property in the Possession of Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Section 3-506 - Written Policies Regarding Eyewitness Identification

Section 3-506.1 - Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Section 3-507 - Report on Death Involving Law Enforcement Officer

Section 3-508 - Biannual Reports on Swat Team Activities -- Information Included -- Standardized Format -- Actions by Law Enforcement Agency -- Office to Analyze and Summarize -- Report of Noncompliance.

Section 3-509 - Use of Captured License Plate Data

Section 3-511 - Development and Publication of Policy for Issuance and Use of Body-Worn Camera by Law Enforcement Officer

Section 3-512 - Reporting on Community Policing -- Baltimore Police Department

Section 3-513 - Retired Law Enforcement Officer Identification Card

Section 3-514 - Use of Force Incident Reports.

Section 3-515 - Required Postings.

Section 3-516 - Early Intervention Counseling

Section 3-517 - Community Policing Policy

Section 3-518 - Reports

Section 3-519 - Uniform Citizen Complaint Process

Section 3-520 - Collaboration With School Systems to Establish Emergency Response Policies

Section 3-521 - Acquisition of Equipment by Law Enforcement Agencies Through Surplus Programs

Section 3-522 - Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence -- Collaborative Committee

Section 3-523 - Employee Assistance Program for Police Officers -- Confidential Mental Health Services -- Services Before Officer Returns to Work -- Periods of Public Demonstration and Unrest -- No Cost to Officer.

Section 3-524 - Maryland Use of Force Statute -- Sanctity of Life Pledge -- Force to Be Necessary and Proportional -- Duties of Police Officer and Supervisor -- Training -- Intentional Violations by Officer Prohibited -- Violations and Punishment.

Section 3-525 - Information Relating to Executed Search Warrants -- Standardized Reporting Format -- Actions by Law Enforcement Agency

Section 3-526 - Reimbursement for Veterinary Care of Dog Retired From Law Enforcement -- K-9 Compassionate Care Fund

Section 3-527 - Notification of Police-Involved Death of Civilian -- Cooperation With Investigative Unit

Section 3-528 - Annual Report by Law Enforcement Agencies on Use of Force Incidents Involving Police Officers -- Procedures for Collection of Information -- Governor's Office to Annually Post Report on Website

Section 3-529