Gen. Orders Vol I

Question 1

Administrative Hearing Board

Answer 1

Concerned with charges that have been sustained against sworn officers, determines findings of fact , and makes discipline recommendations to the Chief of Police.

Question 2

Police Accountability Board

Answer 2

Civilian board that receives complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public, appoints civilian members to the charging committee and trail boards, reviews outcomes of disciplinary matters considered and makes recommendations on changes to policy to improve police accountability in the county.

Question 3

Police Accountability Board meets how often and with whom?

Answer 3

Quarterly with the Chief

Question 4

Administrative Charging Committee

Answer 4

Civilian board that reviews the findings of administrative investigations conducted by the Dept and makes recommendations of discipline in accordance with MPCTC statewide Disc Matrix

Question 5

AHB Membership consists of

Answer 5

1. Active or retired judge appointed by the CEO of the County and shall act as the Chair of the AHB
2. A civilian appointed by the PAB
3. An officer of equal rank (a primary and 4 alternates)

Question 6

The degree of proof needed when determining guilt or exoneration

Answer 6

The preponderance of the evidence (51%)

Question 7

The Chief is not bound by the disciplinary action decision provided by the AHB… but

Answer 7

He can go higher not lower then recommended

Question 8

AHB file expungement

Answer 8

Cannot be expunged

Question 9

All sustained Cat _ through _ violations should be heard by an AHB

Answer 9

Cat E through F

Question 10

The Disciplinary Review Committee is composed of

Answer 10

3 command officers and 2 FOP members

Question 11

The DRC shall conduct reviews of their GUIDE how often

Answer 11

Annually

Question 12

The DRC shall conduct reviews how often of all recommended disciplinary actions to ensure established guidelines are being followed

Answer 12

Quarterly

Question 13

Executive Review Panel (ERP)

Answer 13

Established by the Chief to review all critical firearms discharges, investigations of serious UOF, and evaluations on all UOF.

Question 14

ERP reviews cases how often

Answer 14

Quarterly

Question 15

ERP members consist of

Answer 15

1. Command staff member
2. TED rep
3. The effected Deputy Chief
4. Inspector General
5. Rep form the County Attorneys office

Question 16

The ERP has the exclusive authority to change the duty status of any officers placed on ____ leave

Answer 16

Administrative

Question 17

Citizen Advisory Council is made up of

Answer 17

People selected by the Div Commander who have shown an interest in involvement in police/ community relations programs. The Chief approves the nominations

Question 18

Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) is composed of how many PG Co. residents

Answer 18

5

Question 19

The Police Accountability Board is comprised of how many PG Co. residents

Answer 19

11