Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board is comprised of eleven (11) Prince George’s County residents appointed by the County Executive and County Council. To the extent practicable, members of the PAB reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, and geographic diversity of the County, and possess a range of professional or lived experiences. The PAB:

Receives complaints of police misconduct involving the public and refers them to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation within 3 days of receipt. However, not all complaints are filed through the PAB, some complaints are filed directly with the involved law enforcement agencies.
Reviews the disciplinary outcomes of investigations that were conducted by law enforcement agencies and forwarded to the Administrative Charging Committee for disposition.
Identifies trends in the disciplinary process of police officers in the County and makes policy recommendations to improve transparency and police accountability.
Meets at least once quarterly with heads of law enforcement agencies located in the County, and with community members at least twice a year.

File a Complaint

If you would like to file a complaint against a law enforcement officer in the County, there are several to ways to submit your complaint.

Commendations

If you would like to recognize a law enforcement officer in Prince George's County for their service in the community, please complete a commendation form.

Meetings & Events

Board Meetings

When: January 22, 2025

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Board Members

The members of the PAB are:

Kelvin Davall, Chair
Carlo Sanchez, Vice Chair
Shelia Bryant, Esq.
Andrea Coleman, Ph.D.
Keenon James
Lafayette Melton
Earl O'Neal
Marsha Ridley
Tamika Springs, Esq.
Daniel Armondo Jones

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Accepting Letters of Interest for AHB

The Police Accountability Board is accepting letters of interest and resumes for Administrative Hearing Board Civilian Positions.

The establishment of the Administrative Hearing Board (AHB) is a direct result of the Police Accountability Act of 2021, passed by the Maryland Legislature.

Please email your letter of interest and resume to pgpab@co.pg.md.us or mail to:

Police Accountability Board
9200 Basil Court, Suite 406
Largo, Maryland 20774

Establishment of the PAB

In April 2021, the Maryland General Assembly passed comprehensive legislation titled the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021. Among other things, this legislation includes the establishment of a Police Accountability Board (PAB) within each county across the State. The Prince George’s County Police Accountability Board is mandated to provide independent oversight to law enforcement agencies and make recommendations to improve policing and ensure greater accountability of law enforcement officers in the County. The PAB is responsible for evaluating police departments’ disciplinary processes regarding complaints of police misconduct that involve a police officer and a member of the public. The PAB seeks to identify any trends within policing, and recommend the creation of new, or modify existing, policies and procedures that will help to ensure greater police accountability and, thus, improve the relationship between law enforcement and the community.

Statutory Duties

The statutory duties of the PAB include the following:

Hold quarterly meetings with law enforcement agency heads and otherwise work with the law enforcement agencies and local government to improve police services;
On (at least) a quarterly basis, review the disciplinary outcomes of matters submitted to the Board by the Administrative Charging Committee and Administrative Hearing Boards;
At least once a year on or before December 31, submit a report to the County Executive and County Council that (1) analyzes the outcomes of all disciplinary matters, (2) identifies any trends from the disciplinary processes of the law enforcement agencies, and (3) where appropriate, makes recommendations for increased police accountability and improved policing;
Appoint two (2) civilian members to the Administrative Charging Committee;
Appoint one or more civilian members to the Administrative Hearing Board(s) in the County;
Receive complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public, and within three (3) business days from the date of receipt, forward these complaints to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation;
Maintain its records and establish a record retention schedule in accordance with State law;
Maintain confidentiality relating to all matters before the PAB; and
Otherwise abide by all Federal, State and County laws, and develop rules of procedure not inconsistent with such laws.

Discretionary Duties

In addition to its statutory duties, the PAB should also consider the following policies and procedures:

Meet periodically with members of the public and community leaders to discuss the details of its annual report(s) and respond to any inquiries about policing in the County; and
Attend town halls and other significant community events in which police-related matters are discussed.
Attend training as deemed necessary by the PAB chair or as directed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. Training may include but is not limited to:
- Use of Force Training
- Grand Jury Training,
- Judgment Enhancement Training