Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Standardized Report Writing System (Maryland Statewide Law Enforcement Report Writing Standardization Act)

HB 1361 requires Maryland's law enforcement agencies to adopt a standardized digital reporting system developed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The system must enable uniform data collection, real-time sharing between agencies, and secure public access to reports (with safeguards for sensitive information), while complying with privacy laws. All agencies must transition to this system within 18 months of its implementation (by October 1, 2026), discontinuing older systems unless integrated. The Commission must provide training, monitor compliance, and report annually on the system's effectiveness to the Governor and General Assembly.