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ACP subcommittees flag data inconsistencies and push for records modernization
Summary
The advisory commission’s compliance and data committees reported reviewing hundreds of implementation entries, identified discrepancies, and are working with MCPD on a computerized records system and clearer discipline reporting; commissioners said further analysis will underpin any council recommendations.
At the start of its virtual public forum the Montgomery County Advisory Commission on Policing heard subcommittee reports that focused on implementation tracking and data quality across policing reform initiatives.
Co‑vice chair Francisco Gonzales and compliance subcommittee lead Eva Quitman said the group has reviewed more than 300 entries on MCPD's reform dashboard covering items from the Reimagining Public Safety initiative, the Effective Law Enforcement for All recommendations and the Maryland Police Accountability Act. Quitman said many recommendations listed as implemented either lack evidence of complete carry‑through or have inconsistent status notes, and the subcommittee has compiled reports and requested departmental responses.
"So far, we've reviewed over 300 entries on this MCPD dashboard... we did find that a majority of the recommendations that were marked as implemented have been implemented. However, there were also a large variety of discrepancies that we're currently looking into further," Quitman said during her update.
Data subcommittee chair Sonny George told the commission the county's central case‑reporting system is a legacy platform that needs modernization. He said the subcommittee is supporting MCPD's procurement of a new computerized records management system and has sent a letter to the County Council recommending improvements in the quality and timeliness of MCPD's reports.
Terry Walsh, chair of the public schools committee, said the group has examined the MCPS–MCPD memorandum of understanding and the MCPS 2025 disciplinary rubric and will coordinate with the data committee to reconcile differences between MCPS and MCPD reporting.
Commissioners said they will continue to refine reports and expect to post recommendations publicly; no contractual action or procurement decision was finalized at the forum. The commission reiterated that it is advisory and will send findings and suggested actions to the County Council for consideration.
