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One of the measures also includes an expansion of public access to records in police disciplinary cases. Another includes new penalties for cases of excessive force. A police officer convicted of causing serious injury or death through excessive force would face 10 years in prison, under the legislation. In his veto message, Hogan said he believed the bills would “further erode police morale, community relationships, and public confidence.” “They will result in great damage to police recruitment and retention, posing significant risks to public safety throughout our state,” Hogan wrote. The police job protections that are being repealed are known as the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. Critics have contended it has long stood as a barrier to officer discipline and accountability. Maryland first enacted it in 1974, and about 20 states have adopted similar laws setting due process procedure for investigating police misconduct.

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