§ 2-229. Prohibited acts by law enforcement officers.

(a)

The Human Relations Commission shall have the authority to investigate, and hold a formal hearing, on any sworn complaint against any law enforcement officer operating within the County, except a complaint against a member of the Prince George's County Police Department, which alleges any of the following categories of complaints that are defined and prohibited by law or regulation:

(1)

Police harassment;

(2)

The excessive use of force in the performance of his duties;

(3)

The use of language which would demean the inherent dignity of any person.

(b)

The Commission's staff shall upon receipt of a sworn complaint, transmit a copy of any such complaints to the Chief of any Law Enforcement Agency involved, and the State's Attorney promptly after filing.

(CB-1-1972; CB-148-1976; CB-59-2001)