PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Police Accountability Board (PAB) plans to hold an informational meeting on Aug. 6, from 5–8 p.m., as a part of the group’s Outreach Program.
The meeting will also include the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) and will be in the Twin Beaches Branch Library, Meeting Room East. The meeting is open to the public.
“Attendees will gain insight into the responsibilities of the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) and learn how complaints are processed,” said Dina Davis, Human Resources deputy director, speaking on behalf of the PAB. “It’s also an opportunity to meet the local board members serving your community, ask questions, share your perspective or get involved in efforts to strengthen transparency and public trust in law enforcement.”
PAB members will be present at the meeting and will answer questions about their role. Residents will also learn how to file a complaint or get involved in other ways — the PAB plans for the event to be an opportunity for the community to better understand how the organization works and the processes for oversight.
Calvert’s PAB was created four years ago to comply with the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021. The PAB meets quarterly with heads of law enforcement agencies and works with them to improve policing.
According to Davis, “The Police Accountability Board (PAB) is an independent body focused on promoting transparency, accountability and public trust in law enforcement.”
Davis explained that the PAB receives complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public and, on a quarterly basis, reviews the outcomes of disciplinary actions considered by the ACC. The PAB also appoints civilian members to both the ACC and trial board, ensuring that community members play a direct role in the police disciplinary process. Through these responsibilities, the PAB works to strengthen accountability and foster improved relationships between law enforcement and the community.
The board is made up of nine members, including a chairperson appointed by the BOCC, and each member serves a three-year term. Members must meet certain requirements — active police officers are not eligible, for example. The PAB encourages any interested members of the public to attend to learn more. The next regular quarterly meeting is Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.
“Community involvement is vital to the success of the PAB,” Davis said. “All voices are welcome, and anyone interested in police accountability and community safety is encouraged to get involved.”
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national night out, the 1st Tuesday in August, is a time for the criminal justice system to get together with whoever shows up + have a good time (try to). NNO is a time for healing the relationship, both for victims + for criminals. For victims, they might have to be pitched to to be convinced they got justice + for criminals, they might have to be pitched to to be convinced they didn’t get an excessive sentence (does everyone feel that way?). Go ahead, let the CJS make its pitch. I know, I know, the police + SAs are far easier to reach than the judges are. Of course its not over in the courtroom, of course its not over when someone walks out of jail.