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Delegation pauses vote on 'special police officer' designation amid legal concerns
Summary
Charles County delegates agreed to hold further action on proposed 'special police officer' enabling legislation after members raised concerns about the designation's legal scope and potential slippery-slope effects.
CHARLES COUNTY, Jan. 24 — The Charles County delegation held off final action Friday on legislation that would authorize a special designation for certain security personnel, citing uncertainty about the legal powers tied to a "special police officer" classification.
Senator Jackson told colleagues, "I did not sign off on that … I am still not comfortable with that piece," explaining she expected more information before consenting to the proposal. Delegation members said the item remained on the agenda for…
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