Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.08 - Special Tactical Response
Section 12.04.08.05 - No-Knock Warrant Service
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.04.08.05
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. To increase the likelihood of safely resolving a high-risk warrant service operation, a law enforcement agency shall ensure that a police officer conducting no-knock warrant service:
(1) Successfully completes the minimum training requirements established in Regulation .06 of this chapter prior to service of a no-knock warrant; and
(2) Adheres to the law enforcement agency's internal policy and procedures.
B. Regardless of whether a judicial officer has authorized a police officer to enter a premises without knocking and announcing the police officer's presence prior to entry, a police officer shall, based upon exigent circumstances existing at the time of the entry determine whether such an announcement:
(1) Is reasonable;
(2) Increases the risk or danger to the police officer and others; or
(3) Inhibits the effective investigation of a crime by enabling the destruction or tampering of evidence.
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