Police Accountability Board Annual Report
Montgomery County
Summary
President Fani-González condemned racist remarks by two Maryland delegates targeting Delegate Chao Wu, and both she and Mink spoke about the hate they and colleagues have received.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
MCPD's $300,000 request to process a backlog of roughly 47 trial board appeals wasn't funded, so costly appeals keep piling up — plus the county would need to pay for a new PAB data analyst position.
Residents targeted by identity-based harassment, and the broader climate of civil discourse.
Delegate Chao Wu and councilmembers subjected to racist, antisemitic and homophobic attacks.
Mentions & discussions (4)
PS Committee Worksession - Oct 19, 2026
The PAB can't fulfill its state-mandated role because the ACC's written opinions and trial board outcomes aren't shared with it. Complaints are way up — a sign of public trust — but the board can't spot trends or make solid recommendations without the data. Committee members agreed it's time to mandate information sharing rather than keep hoping informal talks work.
Council Session - May 12, 2026
President Fani-González condemned racist remarks by two Maryland delegates targeting Delegate Chao Wu, and both she and Mink spoke about the hate they and colleagues have received.
PS Committee Worksession - Apr 23, 2026
The Police Accountability Board oversees discipline and oversight of county police. The committee added $50,000 for extra Special Counsel hours, which should help the Administrative Charging Committee keep up its caseload.
PS Committee Worksession - Mar 16, 2026
The Police Accountability Board presented its 2025 Annual Report on handling and review of police complaint cases. The committee wants more information on the board's recommendations and on standardizing the complaint form across agencies.
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