Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 11 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Chapter 12.11.01 - Internal Investigation Unit
Section 12.11.01.08 - Agency Heads

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.11.01.08

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

An agency head or a designee shall:

A. Notify the Director or a designee, and if required, local law enforcement, of an allegation required to be reported under Regulation .05 of this chapter;

B. Relinquish authority for an investigation undertaken by the IIU, including an investigation initially assigned to an agency head, or a designee, that is subsequently assumed by the IIU;

C. Provide to the IIU investigator unrestricted access to all areas of the agency head's facility;

D. Ensure that agency employees cooperate with the IIU investigator;

E. If requested by the IIU, assign agency employees to assist the IIU investigator and serve as an IIU liaison;

F. Coordinate agency employee, nonagency employee, and inmate interviews requested by an IIU investigator;

G. Provide reports, documents, and information requested by an IIU investigator;

H. Ensure confidentiality of all reports, records, investigative activities, and documents relating to an IIU investigation;

I. Provide workspace within the facility for use by the IIU personnel during an investigation;

J. Secure and preserve the scene of an incident until released to an IIU investigator or appropriate law enforcement personnel; and

K. Be accountable for investigations conducted at the agency level ensuring that:

(1) Where appropriate, investigative activities are conducted according to requirements for an IIU investigator;

(2) Required reports are completed; and

(3) Investigative reports are forwarded to the Director, or a designee, for review, filing, and retention.

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