Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Use of Handcuffs - Body Attachments Policy
Sponsor: Bryan W. Simonaire (District 31)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, by October 1, 2020, to develop written policies to provide guidance to law enforcement agencies on the appropriate use of handcuffs when taking a person into custody on a body attachment; and requiring each law enforcement agency, by January 1, 2021, to adopt and implement the written policy developed by the Commission.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kane, Abbey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kane, Chris | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kane, Lisa | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | BOSTON, FRANK | STATE FOP | Position only |
Organizations on record
STATE FOPFWA 1