Public Safety - Use of Force Incident Reports
Sponsor: Nicole A. Williams (District 22)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the reporting requirement applicable to a law enforcement officer or police officer involved in a use of force incident in the line of duty to include the law enforcement officer's justification for the use of force; and requiring a local law enforcement agency to publish on its website by January 1, 2024 and every 3 months thereafter, certain information regarding the use of force incidents reported for the preceding 3 months.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Carter, David | ACLU-MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | MGA Latino Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Nicole | Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Hoefner, Ferd | Takoma Park Presbyterian Church | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Williams, Delegate Williamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Shier, Michael | FOP | Oral |
| UNF | Davey, Michael | State Fraternal Order of Police | Oral |
| UNF | Massoni, Jennalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mehu, Natashalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFMassoni, JennaRegistered for: ZeroEyes; Heritage Memorial Cemetery; Maryland Farm Bureau; Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.; ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter (ALSA); Alorica…
UNFMehu, NatashaRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association; Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition; Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants; Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians; Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC; Maryland Works, Inc.…