Activists Want Changes To Police Officers' Bill Of Rights
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Advocates for police accountability reforms are calling for changes to the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights.
Civil rights and police reform activists have set a news conference Monday to criticize the number of law enforcement officials who have been scheduled to testify before a panel of state lawmakers who are considering changes to the law, compared to the number of representatives from groups that are seeking reforms.
Critics say the state's bill of rights for law enforcement officers creates roadblocks in holding police accountable in cases of misconduct or brutality.
Legislation to make changes to the law stalled in the last legislative session. Lawmakers set up the panel to review the law shortly after rioting in Baltimore after Freddie Gray died from injuries he suffered in police custody.
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