5/21/26 Police Accountability Board

The St. Mary's County Police Accountability Board held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing several complaint cases involving law enforcement officers. The board discussed five specific cases, examining allegations such as violation of constitutional rights, unlawful searches, excessive force, and procedural errors. In all cases, the board found the allegations to be unfounded or not sustained, with one officer receiving a one-day loss of leave for use of profane language and another receiving formal counseling for a vehicle operation policy violation. The board also discussed community outreach efforts, deciding to table plans for an outreach event until the fall due to budget constraints, noting costs of approximately $700 for a table and canopy. They considered producing simple informational pamphlets with complaint forms and QR codes for public education. No new contracts, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were made during this meeting.