Maryland lawmakers override vetos, eliminate police protections and bill of right

Democrats say new laws bring greater transparency, Gov. Hogan and Republicans say they endanger public safety.

By John Solomon 

 

Maryland's Legislature overrode three vetos of Gov. Larry Hogan this weekend, clearing the way for new laws that enhance transparency into police complaints but eliminate five-decade old protections for officers known as the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.

Democrats hailed the new laws as police reform that accentuated that black lives matter, while Republicans said the changes would endanger public safety and erode law enforcement morale and recruitment.

“They will result in great damage to police recruitment and retention, posing significant risks to public safety throughout our state,” Hogan wrote in his veto message Friday night, declaring the police reform effort was overtaken by political agendas and will “further erode police morale, community relationships, and public confidence.”.......To Read More.....