Md. Code Regs. 12.04.08.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 12.04.08.05 - No-Knock Warrant Service

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.

Md. Code Regs. 12.04.08.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 47:19 Md. R. 849, eff. 9/21/2020