Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 3-517 - Community Policing Policy

(a)    In this section, “local law enforcement agency” means:
        (1)    a police department of a county or municipal corporation in the State; or
        (2)    a sheriff’s office that provides a law enforcement function in a county or municipal corporation in the State.
    (b)    Each local law enforcement agency shall adopt a community policing program in accordance with best practices developed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
    (c)    Each local law enforcement agency shall:
        (1)    post a detailed description of the local law enforcement agency’s community policing program on the Internet in accordance with § 3–515 of this subtitle; and
        (2)    annually file a detailed description of the local law enforcement agency’s community policing program with the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, in accordance with § 3–207 of this title.

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