Police Retention Workgroup
Sponsor: Chris Tomlinson (District 5)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Police Retention Workgroup to study issues and factors potentially contributing to the decline in police officer retention statewide; and requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 30, 2024.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Shier, Michael | FOP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeWees, James | Sheriff, Carroll County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Tomlinson, Delegate Tomlinsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Massoni, Jennalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Robey, Erik | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tomlinson, Delegate | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Greenberg, Joshua | Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | January, Briannalobbyist | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Popkins, Darren | Maryland Chiefs of Police Association/Maryland Sheiffs' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jorch, Bill | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Anderson, Kathy | Maryland State Police | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Williams, Thomas | Maryland State Police | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMassoni, JennaRegistered for: ZeroEyes; Heritage Memorial Cemetery; Maryland Farm Bureau; Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.; ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter (ALSA); Alorica…