- A. Mediation is a process for settling minor police misconduct disputes based on the voluntary participation of the disputing parties.
- B. If eligible, voluntary mediation between community members and police officers may be used in place of the traditional administrative complaint process and administrative charging committees (ACC).
- C. The mediation process can bridge the communication gap and create a greater understanding and appreciation between community members, police officers, and employing law enforcement agencies.
Authority: Public Safety Article, §§3-207 and 3-208, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 20, 2023 (50:5 Md. R. 182)