Md. Code Regs. 12.04.08.06

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

Section 12.04.08.06 - Minimum Training Standards for Police Officers Involved in a No-Knock Warrant Service

A. Prior to initial deployment in a no-knock warrant service operation a police officer shall successfully complete a Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course of study that includes:

(1) The purpose and intent of warrant service;

(2) Tactical response theory and concepts;

(3) Operational planning;

(4) Basic entry and search techniques;

(5) Crisis negotiation and de-escalation skills;

(6) Legal requirements;

(7) Problem solving situations in a scenario-based learning environment; and

(8) Multi-agency, mutual aid warrant services procedures.

B. A Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course shall include a minimum of 24 hours of instruction.

C. Successful completion of a no-knock warrant service course requires a police officer to obtain a minimum passing score of 80 percent in all classes.

Md. Code Regs. 12.04.08.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 47:19 Md. R. 849, eff. 9/21/2020