![Maryland to end police Bill of Rights after Democrats override GOP governor's vetoes](https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2021/02/LARRY-HOGAN.jpg)
Maryland to end police Bill of Rights after Democrats override GOP governor's vetoes
Fox News
Maryland lawmakers passed legislation Saturday, becoming the first state to end its police Bill of Rights after the Democrat-controlled Legislature voted to override three of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes.
The reform package also increases the civil liability limit for officers from $400,000 to $890,000 and an officer convicted of using excessive force causing serious injury or death could face 10 years in prison. It also sets a new statewide standard for what is deemed "necessary" force. "They will result in great damage to police recruitment and retention, posing significant risks to public safety throughout our state." Within the reforms, officers will also be limited to daytime for "no-knock" raids, except for emergencies, and body cameras will be mandated by 2025.More Related News