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Some advocates for police reform said a slew of bills to address their concerns don't go far enough which is why dozens of demonstrators took over the streets of Annapolis to rally outside of the state house.Starting off at the Annapolis District Court, a movement of dozens, putting feet to the pavement, marching through the streets with eyes set on the state house.Members of the Maryland Coalition for Police Accountability and Justice, gathered on Lawyer's Mall, under the statue of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall."Protest is the language of those who are marginalized. Pro...

Maryland state senators on Tuesday intensely debated over police reform bills, spending hours going back and forth over an amendment about public access to certain records.Police reform is one of the most emotional and divisive issues this session, and opposition to proposed changes to current law crosses party lines.The debate is over whether unsubstantiated complaints against police officers should be made public. An amendment to Senate Bill 178 would prohibit unfounded allegations from being released through the state's Public Information Act."We are talking about a violation of publi...

A Senate bill that would revise police use-of-force policies is spawning intense debate over whether officers should be required to intervene and report misconduct.

Some police reform activists seek the removal of a protection for law enforcement officers who are immune from criminal liability.

Police reform advocates are pushing for five bills designed to make policing more transparent and accountable.