First up, Chief David Morris of Riverdale Park Police. He says law enforcement are subject to a double standard, held to expectations of perfection while the people responsible for their arrival at a scene aren't held accountable. https://twitter.com/DDavisCharlesCo/status/1299030771227865093

He also refutes statements made at previous meetings about the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBR). Those pushing for reform have apparently called it a "straight jacket" that prevents reforms. Morris says it provides officers due process.

Morris says the real obstacles to reform come from unions' collective bargaining agreements.

"We know there's misconduct in every profession" and leadership needs to "deal with it appropriately." Says it's incumbent upon law enforcement to be transparent and willing to work with the community

Now up: Chief Melissa Hyatt of Baltimore County Police

Hyatt: Any new legislation should not lock down specifics for training and policy. There needs to be flexibility to adapt to all of the possible situations police confront.

She says body worn cameras have been instrumental in examining use of force. The majority of the time, cameras confirm police officers' reports. But she also says not every police agency can afford the expense of these cameras.

Now up: Commissioner Harrison of @BaltimorePolice

Harrison: Departments should have a use of force policy that says to use only the minimum amount of force necessary. Don't use chokeholds or strangleholds unless "deadly force is necessary."

Harrison: There should be a duty to intervene. All police should have training in crisis intervention.

Now: Karen Kruger, lawyer for the Chiefs Association, talks about the LEOBR. Says it was passed by the legislature in 1974 to create a review process, protect wrongfully accused officers, and to give management the power to investigate and discipline officers for misconduct.

Kruger says police are held to a higher professional standard than many others

Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry, incoming president of the Sheriff's Association speaking now

Berry says they've hired an independent consultant to help with deescalation training. They've done a "comprehensive review" of all use-of-force policies. And they're establishing a youth advisory council, which Berry says will be a sounding board for him and help w/ recruitment

Berry reiterates the previous speakers' points on LEOBR, that it gives police due process and if it's repealed it needs to be replaced with something else.

Berry: "Law enforcement does have civilian oversight." Says it gets glossed over, but police works closely with States Attorneys. Civilian oversight comes in the form of a grand jury, which can decide if police are operating outside the scope of their authority

. @VAtterbeary says she worries about her 3 (black) children, particularly her 8yo son, who looks much older

To speakers: "I'm disappointed that your recommendations don't suggest any changes. What they say to me is 'We like the status quo'" and don't want more oversight.

. @VAtterbeary: I don't see in their recommendations any structural change or any new avenues for civilian oversight. I hope you haven't misread the current moment b/c "Change is coming"