
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoes 3 police reform measures
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed parts of a widely-passed police reform package Friday, pitting himself against Democratic state lawmakers who vowed to pass the proposed legislation regardless of his opposition.
"They will result in great damage to police recruitment and retention, posing significant risks to public safety throughout our state," he wrote. "Under these circumstances, I have no choice but to uphold my primary responsibility to keep Marylanders safe — especially those that live in vulnerable communities most impacted by violent crime — and veto these bills." The Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed the package — the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 — this week despite opposition from law enforcement unions and nearly all Republican members, The Baltimore Sun reported. The proposal came amid calls for police reform and greater police accountability and transparency. Senate President Bill Ferguson said his chamber would vote to override Hogan's veto on Saturday.More Related News