Prince George’s County police may soon have a new role in reviewing development proposals, one that some council members worry could slow down an already arduous process. Legislation sponsored by Councilman Mel Franklin, D-Accokeek, would require the county planning board to refer site and design plans for proposed developments in Prince George’s to the police department.

Police officials would then review the plans and suggest improvements to the building’s design that could help deter crime a notion embraced by other council members.

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