Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.11 - Police Complaint Mediation Program
Section 12.04.11.07 - Complaint Procedures

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.04.11.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. When a minor complaint from a member of the public has been made to a law enforcement agency or police accountability board, a law enforcement agency shall review the nature of the complaint and determine if it is eligible for the mediation program.

B. Notification to Involved Parties.

(1) If the complaint is eligible and conforms to Regulation .06 of this chapter, the law enforcement agency shall notify the police officer who is the subject of the complaint of the mediation option.

(2) If the police officer agrees to mediation, the law enforcement agency shall notify the complainant of the mediation option.

C. If the police officer or a complainant decline to participate in mediation, the matter shall be referred back to the administrative complaint process set forth in COMAR 12.04.09.

D. If all parties to the complaint agree to the mediation process, the law enforcement agency shall contact the independent mediation provider in which there is a current memorandum of understanding (MOU) and proceed with the process pursuant to the MOU.

E. When a case has been referred to the mediation service, the independent mediation provider will manage the case through mediation and resolution.

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