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Learn how Maryland went backwards in their haste to pass “Police Reform. In their race to be first; the State of Maryland has completely revamped the disciplinary process for Law Enforcement Officers and have largely removed police leaders from deciding punishment for the men and women of their respective agencies. Director of Legislative Affairs Erik Robey; will discuss the process the Maryland Legislature went through to pass these drastic changes. He will discuss the function of the Police Accountability Boards, Administrative Charging committee and citizen led trial boards. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler; will discuss the impact the law has had on administering discipline and the significant challenges and time constraints on investigations because of the new process. Attorney Mellisa Lambert; will discuss gaps in the current law that allow for inconsistent interpretation of discipline due to different processes established in each jurisdiction and the lack of uniformity.

PRESENTERS: Sheriff Jeff Gahler, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Melissa Lambert, Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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