Maryland sheriff oversight

Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Police Accountability Board

Founded 2022 Md. Pub. Safety § 3-102; AA County Code § 3-7A (Bill 16-22)

Independence
55 / 100 limited
LE capability
18 / 40 limited
How these scores are calculated
Independence dimensions
Appointment method Mixed (multi-branch) +12 / 20
Term length 3 years +5 / 15
Removal standard For cause only +12 / 20
Budget independence Legislative line item +8 / 15
Subpoena / testimony Neither 0 / 10
Records access Case-by-case +3 / 5
Public reports required Yes +5 / 5
Pre-publication review None — published directly +10 / 10
Total 55 / 100
Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority Advisory +6 / 12
Use-of-force investigation Refers to agency 0 / 10
Evidence access Restricted +4 / 10
Civilian composition Civilians required +8 / 8
Total 18 / 40
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