Police Reform and its Effect on the Criminal Justice System

Police reform is a hot topic and "buzzword" in today's society. While many are calling for significant police reform, others feel the police are doing their job just fine and many of the issues involving police are "manufactured" to support one particular point of view. Regardless of how you feel, one state, the state of Maryland is moving forward with big changes in policing and sentencing. Just a few days ago, the Maryland General Assembly created new procedures for police training and accountability. In the following article by Ovetta Wiggins, Josh Hicks, and Fenit Nirappil, which appear