Police reform bills stall in Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 session Some of the bills would have mandated body cameras for all law enforcement officers in the state and clarified protocols for police training. Hannah Ziegler April 25, 2022
After Derek Chauvin’s conviction, community members talk police reform versus abolition “We have to totally deconstruct what we see right now in terms of American policing." Clara Longo de Freitas May 6, 2021
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned this week. Here’s what you need to know. These are the bills you should know about. Matt McDonald April 15, 2021
PGPD can’t be redeemed. It’s time for it to be defunded Defunding the police is the best path to community change in Prince George’s County. Malcolm Ferguson March 2, 2021
Prince George’s County to adopt 46 of 50 recommendations from police reform work group County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced the changes at a Friday press conference. Emily Williams February 5, 2021
UMD SGA to vote on adding a committee that would meet with University Police The bill raises concerns that there is no "defined mechanism" that allows student input about UMPD. Amanda Hernández February 4, 2021
Task forces are meaningless without real change Policing won’t change until police reform task forces do. Josh Binderman December 3, 2020
Don’t just repeal protections for Maryland cops. Defund and demilitarize them. Policing reform might be possible in Maryland, but it’s still not enough. Malcolm Ferguson October 23, 2020
Why can’t Prince George’s County reform its police department? Prince George's County has problems with policing — but it can't reform them away. Malcolm Ferguson October 1, 2020
P.G. County agrees to pay $20 million to family of man killed by county police officer The officer has been charged with second-degree murder and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Madison Peek September 28, 2020