Lawmakers passed landmark changes to how policing works in Maryland Here s what s in the bills on Gov Hogan s desk baltimoresun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from baltimoresun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
OCEAN CITY, Md. Both the Worcester County Sheriff s Office and Ocean City Police Department want to purchase armored personnel carriers, but those plans might have to change after the Maryland General Assembly voted this week to ban the purchase of armored vehicles by police agencies.
On Monday, the Maryland House of Delegates passed the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 Surplus Military Equipment and Investigation of Deaths by Police Officers, which would ban local police agencies from purchasing armored vehicles and other equipment from federal surplus programs.
The bill is one of several pieces of legislation this session aimed at reforming law enforcement. It now heads to Gov. Larry Hogan, who hasn t indicated whether he plans to sign the bill.
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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) The bill pushing for local control of the Baltimore City Police Department, was unanimously approved by State senators on Wednesday under the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021.
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Cory McCray and Del. Melissa Wells, is now headed to Governor Larry Hogan s desk.
It will be the first time since 1860, that Baltimore City will have control of the Baltimore City Police Department.
Baltimore is the only jurisdiction in Maryland that does not have direct oversight of the police department because it is considered a state agency.
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