PER 0216 Penalty Assessment Matrix Law Enforcement Deputies
Purpose
To provide a Penalty Assessment Matrix to all Law Enforcement Deputies as a mechanism to enable the fair and equitable handling of employee discipline.
Summary
Commanders will be guided by the uniform State disciplinary matrix developed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) when determining disciplinary measures to be imposed for all matters of administrative misconduct. The Matrix is a framework for the purpose of providing consistent and fair penalties to all employees, when necessary, unless adherence to the Matrix will result in an injustice to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office or the employee