Category Archives: Police Misconduct
Holding Police Officers Accountable For Misconduct
Police misconduct is a serious issue, and law enforcement misconduct has far-reaching consequences for both the victim themselves and their communities. Holding police officers accountable is an important part of the recovery process, and in Maryland, victims of police misconduct have several legal options. Some paths forward include documenting a complaint with the police… Read More »
Police Brutality And Misconduct In Maryland
Sometimes the terms policy brutality and police misconduct are interchangeably. When a law officer participates in illegal activities and inappropriate behaviors, it is likely police misconduct, especially if the conduct took place while they were wearing a badge. A type of police misconduct, police brutality is a term often used to convey excessive force… Read More »
Police Brutality In Maryland
Police officers are responsible for public safety and enforcing laws, as well as detecting and preventing criminal activities. But there are instances when police officers do not follow their responsibilities, times when they even break the very laws they should be enforcing. When there is police misconduct resulting in pain and suffering, serious injuries,… Read More »
Baltimore County Police Officer Charged with Sexually Assaulting Three Women
A Baltimore County police officer faces multiple sexual assault charges after allegedly assaulting three female crime victims, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. Due to the severity of these charges, the police officer’s request for bail was denied. The authorities began investigating this police officer after processing several allegations of sexual misconduct… Read More »
Prince George County Traffic Stop May Lead to Police Misconduct Claim
A 24-year-old Maryland man injured during a traffic stop in Prince George County may file a police misconduct claim against the arresting officers, according to an article by The Washington Post. The traffic stop in question occurred on October 17th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Near the 4000 block of Wheeler Road in Oxon Hill,… Read More »
Police Misconduct Cases Have Already Cost Baltimore $24.5 Million
Over the past five years, the City of Baltimore has paid more than $24.5 million to deal with police misconduct cases, according to an article by Baltimore Brew. This large sum seems destined to grow further as more misconduct cases continue to pour in. Of particular note, many recent complaints relate to the Baltimore… Read More »
Oversight Failure Leads to Expiration of 76 Baltimore Police Misconduct Cases
Since 2016, Baltimore law enforcement officials have lapsed in their investigation of 76 potential police misconduct cases, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. As internal affairs did not investigate these misconduct cases within the required one-year timeline, the officers involved escaped without a finding of guilt or innocence. Back in 2017, the… Read More »
Maryland Cop Faces Assault & Misconduct Charges After Forceful Arrest
A Maryland law enforcement officer faces charges for police misconduct and second-degree assault after making an excessively forceful arrest, according to an article by ABC News. A video recording of this incident surfaced on social media. During a drug-related arrest, the police officer appeared to use his knee to slam a suspect’s face into… Read More »
When Can Maryland Police Officers Make Warrantless Arrests?
Under U.S. federal and Maryland state laws, police officers must normally obtain a warrant before making an arrest. Depriving a person of their constitutional right to liberty without a warrant generally qualifies as police misconduct. That being said, Maryland law does provide a number of exceptions to this rule. In narrowly tailored situations, Maryland… Read More »
Baltimore Civilians to Serve on Review Board for Police Misconduct
The City of Baltimore is presently accepting applications from civilians to serve on a review board for police misconduct, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. City government officials made this announcement on April 24, 2019, ushering in a new era of police review and accountability. Residents of Baltimore can apply for each… Read More »
