Baltimore County ACC reports 103 case dispositions in recent quarter
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The Administrative Charging Committee told the Police Accountability Board it reviewed 103 cases across three meetings, listing the allegation types and which resulted in charges; members asked for improved demographic reporting and data dashboard updates.
The Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) reported to the Baltimore County Police Accountability Board that it reviewed and rendered opinions on 103 cases during the quarter, covering hearings on Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, 2024.
Dawn, speaking for the ACC, said the 103 matters included 14 use-of-force cases, 28 departmental accidents (24 charged, 4 not charged) and a range of other allegations including improper searches, failure to take necessary police action and body-worn camera policy violations. She reported multiple matters where only the body-worn camera violation was charged while related allegations were not charged, and several instances of alleged racial bias or unlawful detention that did not result in charges.
"The ACC met on 10/18/2024, 11/15/2024, and 12/13/2024. We reviewed and deliberated 103 cases and rendered 103 opinions in that quarter," Dawn said.
Board members pressed for more demographic transparency about officers who are charged and those who are not. One member asked whether the ACC could see officer demographics; Dawn said that metric was not currently in the ACC report but should be added to the annual report. Staff pointed the board to the county's police data dashboard (the VC Stat complaint and use-of-force dashboards) as the likely source to update those figures.
The ACC also confirmed schedule and roster details for upcoming trial boards, and Dawn and staff said civilian appointees selected by the board's randomized process have begun hearing trial boards.
The board did not take a formal vote on policy changes at this report; the ACC presentation served as an information update and prompted requests for additional data in future reports.
Ending: The ACC said it will continue to provide quarterly case tallies and noted it will work with staff to include more demographic context in the board's annual report.