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February 22, 2021
MARYLAND – The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR) has been a big point of contention for Maryland lawmakers over the past few years. But now they’re making steps towards passing a bill that could rework the LEOBR in a big way. “That is due in part to the fact that the committee has that ability to pull the pieces of the legislation apart and really delve in, make amendments and changes to however it may be,” said Speaker Pro Tem Sheree Sample-Hughes.
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee passed a bill Friday aimed at drastically reworking the LEOBR. Some of the changes would include establishing that a law enforcement agency has a certain burden of proof in any proceeding under the act. The amendments would also allow citizens to take part in oversight after taking training sessions. “We want people – we want citizens – to be at the table and to ensure that they are very knowledgeable of the policies and procedures