Manger v. Fraternal Order of Police, Montgomery Cnty. Lodge 35, Inc.

Panel: Wright, Nazarian, Arthur, JJ.

Nazarian, J.

*287 The Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights ("LEOBR") 1 provides procedural protections to police officers who are the subjects of internal departmental investigations or disciplinary proceedings. If an officer fears that his rights under the LEOBR may be violated, LEOBR § 3-105 authorizes him to apply to the circuit court for an order directing the agency to show cause why the right should not be granted. If the court finds that the agency violated the officer's rights, it can craft relief appropriate to the circumstances.

In this case, the…