Campaign Zero worked with Maryland legislators to pass the most comprehensive restrictions on no-knock raids in US history. This landmark legislation was part of a broader police accountability overhaul, making Maryland the first state to repeal its Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR). Despite initial vetoes by Governor Larry Hogan, the Democratic-majority legislature successfully overrode them, implementing new rules on police use of force, mandating body cameras, and involving civilians in police discipline.

Maryland’s new legislation sets one of the nation’s strictest police use-of-force standards, prioritizes de-escalation tactics, and imposes criminal penalties for excessive force. This significant step toward police reform aims to restore public trust, enhance transparency, and ensure accountability within law enforcement.