Disciplinary Trial Boards

The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff conducts Disciplinary Trial Boards in accordance with Maryland Law. When an investigation finds that a deputy has engaged in misconduct by violating a law or Sheriff's Office rule, policy, or procedure, that deputy is subject to discipline. Pursuant to law, if an investigation results in a recommendation of demotion, dismissal, transfer, loss of pay, reassignment, or similar action that is considered punitive, the law enforcement officer may exercise their right to a trial board to contest the findings of an Internal Affairs Investigation.

• Effective October 1, 2016, trial boards are open to the public, unless the Sheriff finds a trial must be closed for good cause, including to protect a confidential informant, an undercover officer, or a child witness.
• Audio and video recordings of the trial board proceedings by members of the public are prohibited.
• Members of the public may be subject to security inspections prior to viewing the trial board proceedings.
• Anyone planning to attend a Trial Board announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations is invited to contact our office.
  • Lt. Amelia VanSant may be reached by phone at 410-758-0770(ext. 1217) or by email at alopez@qac.org
  • Major Dwayne Boardman may be reached by at 410-758-0770(ext. 1224) or by email at dboardman@qac.org
• All accomodation requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled hearing.

It should be noted that a trial board may be postponed or cancelled if the matter is resolved prior to the start of the hearing. As such, please contact Lt. VanSant, Major Boardman, or visit our website the morning of a scheduled trial board to confirm that the scheduled hearing is still taking place.