ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Advocates for police reform are urging the approval of a legislative package that would broaden the scope of law enforcement accountability.
The Maryland Coalition for Justice and Equality is hosting a news conference Thursday morning in Annapolis for support of three bills that address investigations into police misconduct and propose guidelines for the use of officer body cameras.
One measure would authorize the state prosecutor to investigate the deaths of anyone who died either through the actions or omissions of a police officer.
Another bill would alter requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights for making a complaint against an officer.
The measures are scheduled for committee hearings Thursday afternoon.
